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Add 27/35 and 28/20

1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 1 8/20

27/35 + 28/20 is 76/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/140 + 196/140 = 108 + 196/140 = 304/140
  5. 304/140 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 27/35 + 28/20 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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