Add 27/35 and 27/96
27/35 + 27/96 is 1179/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
27/35 = 27 × 96/35 × 96 = 2592/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/3360 + 945/3360 = 2592 + 945/3360 = 3537/3360 - 3537/3360 simplified gives 1179/1120
- So, 27/35 + 27/96 = 1179/1120
In mixed form: 159/1120
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