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Add 27/4 and 42/35

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 1 7/35

27/4 + 42/35 is 159/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/140 + 168/140 = 945 + 168/140 = 1113/140
  5. 1113/140 simplified gives 159/20
  6. So, 27/4 + 42/35 = 159/20
    In mixed form: 719/20

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