Add 27/2 and 24/35
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 24/35
27/2 + 24/35 is 993/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
27/2 = 27 × 35/2 × 35 = 945/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70 - Add the two like fractions:
945/70 + 48/70 = 945 + 48/70 = 993/70 - So, 27/2 + 24/35 = 993/70
In mixed form: 1413/70
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