Add 14/35 and 21/27
14/35 + 21/27 is 53/45.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 27/35 × 27 = 378/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
21/27 = 21 × 35/27 × 35 = 735/945 - Add the two like fractions:
378/945 + 735/945 = 378 + 735/945 = 1113/945 - 1113/945 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 14/35 + 21/27 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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