Add 27/28 and 2/35
27/28 + 2/35 is 143/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Add the two like fractions:
135/140 + 8/140 = 135 + 8/140 = 143/140 - So, 27/28 + 2/35 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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