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

Add 27/35 and 9/16

27/35 + 9/16 is 747/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 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 16 × 35 = 560,
9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
Add the two like fractions:
432/560 + 315/560 = 432 + 315/560 = 747/560
So, 27/35 + 9/16 = 747/560
In mixed form: 1187/560

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