Add 27/16 and 56/70, Solve 1 11/16 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 27/16 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 56/70

27/16 + 56/70 is 199/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560
Add the two like fractions:
945/560 + 448/560 = 945 + 448/560 = 1393/560
1393/560 simplified gives 199/80
So, 27/16 + 56/70 = 199/80
In mixed form: 239/80

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