Add 35/7 and 3/27
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 3/27
35/7 + 3/27 is 46/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
35/7 = 35 × 27/7 × 27 = 945/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Add the two like fractions:
945/189 + 21/189 = 945 + 21/189 = 966/189 - 966/189 simplified gives 46/9
- So, 35/7 + 3/27 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9
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