Add 10/35 and 27/84
10/35 + 27/84 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 135/420 = 120 + 135/420 = 255/420 - 255/420 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 10/35 + 27/84 = 17/28
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