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Add 21/35 and 25/27

21/35 + 25/27 is 206/135.

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,
    21/35 = 21 × 27/35 × 27 = 567/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    25/27 = 25 × 35/27 × 35 = 875/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/945 + 875/945 = 567 + 875/945 = 1442/945
  5. 1442/945 simplified gives 206/135
  6. So, 21/35 + 25/27 = 206/135
    In mixed form: 171/135

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