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Add 27/36 and 4/35

27/36 + 4/35 is 121/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    27/36 = 27 × 35/36 × 35 = 945/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    4/35 = 4 × 36/35 × 36 = 144/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1260 + 144/1260 = 945 + 144/1260 = 1089/1260
  5. 1089/1260 simplified gives 121/140
  6. So, 27/36 + 4/35 = 121/140

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