Add 14/5 and 27/35, Solve 2 4/5 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 27/35

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 27/35

14/5 + 27/35 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
14/5 = 14 × 7/5 × 7 = 98/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
27/35 = 27 × 1/35 × 1 = 27/35
Add the two like fractions:
98/35 + 27/35 = 98 + 27/35 = 125/35
125/35 simplified gives 25/7
So, 14/5 + 27/35 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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