Add 35/5 and 9/27
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 9/27
35/5 + 9/27 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
35/5 = 35 × 27/5 × 27 = 945/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Add the two like fractions:
945/135 + 45/135 = 945 + 45/135 = 990/135 - 990/135 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 35/5 + 9/27 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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