Add 5/35 and 3/27
5/35 + 3/27 is 16/63.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 27/35 × 27 = 135/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
3/27 = 3 × 35/27 × 35 = 105/945 - Add the two like fractions:
135/945 + 105/945 = 135 + 105/945 = 240/945 - 240/945 simplified gives 16/63
- So, 5/35 + 3/27 = 16/63
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35+3/27 5/35+6/27 5/70+3/27 5/35+3/54 15/35+3/27 5/35+9/27 5/35+3/81 25/35+3/27 5/35+15/27 5/35+21/27