Add 27/16 and 9/35, Solve 1 11/16 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 27/16 and 9/35

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 9/35

27/16 + 9/35 is 1089/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 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 35 × 16 = 560,
9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560
Add the two like fractions:
945/560 + 144/560 = 945 + 144/560 = 1089/560
So, 27/16 + 9/35 = 1089/560
In mixed form: 1529/560

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