Add 21/35 and 1/27
21/35 + 1/27 is 86/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
21/35 = 21 × 27/35 × 27 = 567/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
1/27 = 1 × 35/27 × 35 = 35/945 - Add the two like fractions:
567/945 + 35/945 = 567 + 35/945 = 602/945 - 602/945 simplified gives 86/135
- So, 21/35 + 1/27 = 86/135
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