Add 27/80 and 56/30, Solve 27/80 + 1 26/30 as a fraction

Add 27/80 and 56/30

1^st number: 27/80, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

27/80 + 56/30 is 529/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
Add the two like fractions:
81/240 + 448/240 = 81 + 448/240 = 529/240
So, 27/80 + 56/30 = 529/240
In mixed form: 249/240

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