Add 98/80 and 27/45, Solve 1 18/80 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 98/80 and 27/45

1^st number: 1 18/80, 2^nd number: 27/45

98/80 + 27/45 is 73/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
98/80 = 98 × 9/80 × 9 = 882/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
27/45 = 27 × 16/45 × 16 = 432/720
Add the two like fractions:
882/720 + 432/720 = 882 + 432/720 = 1314/720
1314/720 simplified gives 73/40
So, 98/80 + 27/45 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40

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