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Add 14/35 and 8/27

14/35 + 8/27 is 94/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    14/35 = 14 × 27/35 × 27 = 378/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    8/27 = 8 × 35/27 × 35 = 280/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/945 + 280/945 = 378 + 280/945 = 658/945
  5. 658/945 simplified gives 94/135
  6. So, 14/35 + 8/27 = 94/135

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