Add 27/80 and 50/45, Solve 27/80 + 1 5/45 as a fraction

Add 27/80 and 50/45

1^st number: 27/80, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

27/80 + 50/45 is 1043/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
Add the two like fractions:
243/720 + 800/720 = 243 + 800/720 = 1043/720
So, 27/80 + 50/45 = 1043/720
In mixed form: 1323/720

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