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Add 27/80 and 70/28

1st number: 27/80, 2nd number: 2 14/28

27/80 + 70/28 is 227/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 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 28 × 20 = 560,
    70/28 = 70 × 20/28 × 20 = 1400/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/560 + 1400/560 = 189 + 1400/560 = 1589/560
  5. 1589/560 simplified gives 227/80
  6. So, 27/80 + 70/28 = 227/80
    In mixed form: 267/80

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