Add 27/3 and 42/35, Solve 9 0/3 + 1 7/35 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 42/35

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

27/3 + 42/35 is 51/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
27/3 = 27 × 35/3 × 35 = 945/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105
Add the two like fractions:
945/105 + 126/105 = 945 + 126/105 = 1071/105
1071/105 simplified gives 51/5
So, 27/3 + 42/35 = 51/5
In mixed form: 101/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad