Add 35/27 and 18/80, Solve 1 8/27 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 35/27 and 18/80

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 18/80

35/27 + 18/80 is 1643/1080.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
18/80 = 18 × 27/80 × 27 = 486/2160
Add the two like fractions:
2800/2160 + 486/2160 = 2800 + 486/2160 = 3286/2160
3286/2160 simplified gives 1643/1080
So, 35/27 + 18/80 = 1643/1080
In mixed form: 1563/1080

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