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Add 27/18 and 10/35

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 10/35

27/18 + 10/35 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    10/35 = 10 × 18/35 × 18 = 180/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/630 + 180/630 = 945 + 180/630 = 1125/630
  5. 1125/630 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 27/18 + 10/35 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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