Add 27/25 and 14/35
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 14/35
27/25 + 14/35 is 37/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
27/25 = 27 × 7/25 × 7 = 189/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
14/35 = 14 × 5/35 × 5 = 70/175 - Add the two like fractions:
189/175 + 70/175 = 189 + 70/175 = 259/175 - 259/175 simplified gives 37/25
- So, 27/25 + 14/35 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25
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