Add 63/35 and 27/80, Solve 1 28/35 + 27/80 as a fraction

Add 63/35 and 27/80

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 27/80

63/35 + 27/80 is 171/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
63/35 = 63 × 16/35 × 16 = 1008/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
Add the two like fractions:
1008/560 + 189/560 = 1008 + 189/560 = 1197/560
1197/560 simplified gives 171/80
So, 63/35 + 27/80 = 171/80
In mixed form: 211/80

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