Add 27/14 and 12/35
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 12/35
27/14 + 12/35 is 159/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70 - Add the two like fractions:
135/70 + 24/70 = 135 + 24/70 = 159/70 - So, 27/14 + 12/35 = 159/70
In mixed form: 219/70
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