Add 32/27 and 80/70
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 1 10/70
32/27 + 80/70 is 440/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
32/27 = 32 × 70/27 × 70 = 2240/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
80/70 = 80 × 27/70 × 27 = 2160/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1890 + 2160/1890 = 2240 + 2160/1890 = 4400/1890 - 4400/1890 simplified gives 440/189
- So, 32/27 + 80/70 = 440/189
In mixed form: 262/189
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