Add 6/4 and 27/35
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 27/35
6/4 + 27/35 is 159/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 108/140 = 210 + 108/140 = 318/140 - 318/140 simplified gives 159/70
- So, 6/4 + 27/35 = 159/70
In mixed form: 219/70
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