Add 27/3 and 35/4
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 8 3/4
27/3 + 35/4 is 71/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
27/3 = 27 × 4/3 × 4 = 108/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
35/4 = 35 × 3/4 × 3 = 105/12 - Add the two like fractions:
108/12 + 105/12 = 108 + 105/12 = 213/12 - 213/12 simplified gives 71/4
- So, 27/3 + 35/4 = 71/4
In mixed form: 173/4
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