Add 27/35 and 32/80
27/35 + 32/80 is 41/35.
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,
32/80 = 32 × 7/80 × 7 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
432/560 + 224/560 = 432 + 224/560 = 656/560 - 656/560 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 27/35 + 32/80 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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