Add 27/14 and 42/35
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 1 7/35
27/14 + 42/35 is 219/70.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70 - Add the two like fractions:
135/70 + 84/70 = 135 + 84/70 = 219/70 - So, 27/14 + 42/35 = 219/70
In mixed form: 39/70
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