Add 27/18 and 8/35
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 8/35
27/18 + 8/35 is 121/70.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 144/630 = 945 + 144/630 = 1089/630 - 1089/630 simplified gives 121/70
- So, 27/18 + 8/35 = 121/70
In mixed form: 151/70
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