Add 27/80 and 2/35
27/80 + 2/35 is 221/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Add the two like fractions:
189/560 + 32/560 = 189 + 32/560 = 221/560 - So, 27/80 + 2/35 = 221/560
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