Add 14/2 and 27/35
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 27/35
14/2 + 27/35 is 272/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
14/2 = 14 × 35/2 × 35 = 490/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70 - Add the two like fractions:
490/70 + 54/70 = 490 + 54/70 = 544/70 - 544/70 simplified gives 272/35
- So, 14/2 + 27/35 = 272/35
In mixed form: 727/35
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