Add 27/28 and 6/35
27/28 + 6/35 is 159/140.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
135/140 + 24/140 = 135 + 24/140 = 159/140 - So, 27/28 + 6/35 = 159/140
In mixed form: 119/140
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