Add 14/35 and 27/80
14/35 + 27/80 is 59/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560 - Add the two like fractions:
224/560 + 189/560 = 224 + 189/560 = 413/560 - 413/560 simplified gives 59/80
- So, 14/35 + 27/80 = 59/80
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