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Add 27/35 and 14/18

27/35 + 14/18 is 488/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    27/35 = 27 × 18/35 × 18 = 486/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/630 + 490/630 = 486 + 490/630 = 976/630
  5. 976/630 simplified gives 488/315
  6. So, 27/35 + 14/18 = 488/315
    In mixed form: 1173/315

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