Add 27/35 and 16/80
27/35 + 16/80 is 34/35.
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,
27/35 = 27 × 16/35 × 16 = 432/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
432/560 + 112/560 = 432 + 112/560 = 544/560 - 544/560 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 27/35 + 16/80 = 34/35
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