Add 27/42 and 1/35
27/42 + 1/35 is 47/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 6/210 = 135 + 6/210 = 141/210 - 141/210 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 27/42 + 1/35 = 47/70
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