Add 27/35 and 3/10
27/35 + 3/10 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
3/10 = 3 × 7/10 × 7 = 21/70 - Add the two like fractions:
54/70 + 21/70 = 54 + 21/70 = 75/70 - 75/70 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 27/35 + 3/10 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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