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Add 27/14 and 32/35

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 32/35

27/14 + 32/35 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    32/35 = 32 × 2/35 × 2 = 64/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/70 + 64/70 = 135 + 64/70 = 199/70
  5. So, 27/14 + 32/35 = 199/70
    In mixed form: 259/70

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