Add 27/35 and 18/27
27/35 + 18/27 is 151/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
27/35 = 27 × 27/35 × 27 = 729/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
18/27 = 18 × 35/27 × 35 = 630/945 - Add the two like fractions:
729/945 + 630/945 = 729 + 630/945 = 1359/945 - 1359/945 simplified gives 151/105
- So, 27/35 + 18/27 = 151/105
In mixed form: 146/105
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