Add 27/35 and 4/8
27/35 + 4/8 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
216/280 + 140/280 = 216 + 140/280 = 356/280 - 356/280 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 27/35 + 4/8 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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