Add 2/35 and 27/14
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 13/14
2/35 + 27/14 is 139/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70 - Add the two like fractions:
4/70 + 135/70 = 4 + 135/70 = 139/70 - So, 2/35 + 27/14 = 139/70
In mixed form: 169/70
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