Add 27/35 and 40/80
27/35 + 40/80 is 89/70.
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,
40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
432/560 + 280/560 = 432 + 280/560 = 712/560 - 712/560 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 27/35 + 40/80 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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