Add 27/18 and 24/35
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 24/35
27/18 + 24/35 is 153/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
24/35 = 24 × 18/35 × 18 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 432/630 = 945 + 432/630 = 1377/630 - 1377/630 simplified gives 153/70
- So, 27/18 + 24/35 = 153/70
In mixed form: 213/70
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