Add 27/4 and 96/35, Solve 6 3/4 + 2 26/35 as a fraction

Add 27/4 and 96/35

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 26/35

27/4 + 96/35 is 1329/140.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
96/35 = 96 × 4/35 × 4 = 384/140
Add the two like fractions:
945/140 + 384/140 = 945 + 384/140 = 1329/140
So, 27/4 + 96/35 = 1329/140
In mixed form: 969/140

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