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Add 35/27 and 63/80

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 63/80

35/27 + 63/80 is 4501/2160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    63/80 = 63 × 27/80 × 27 = 1701/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/2160 + 1701/2160 = 2800 + 1701/2160 = 4501/2160
  5. So, 35/27 + 63/80 = 4501/2160
    In mixed form: 2181/2160

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