Add 27/6 and 70/80, Solve 4 3/6 + 70/80 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 70/80

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 70/80

27/6 + 70/80 is 43/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
27/6 = 27 × 40/6 × 40 = 1080/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
Add the two like fractions:
1080/240 + 210/240 = 1080 + 210/240 = 1290/240
1290/240 simplified gives 43/8
So, 27/6 + 70/80 = 43/8
In mixed form: 53/8

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