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Add 27/80 and 45/35

1st number: 27/80, 2nd number: 1 10/35

27/80 + 45/35 is 909/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/560 + 720/560 = 189 + 720/560 = 909/560
  5. So, 27/80 + 45/35 = 909/560
    In mixed form: 1349/560

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