Add 27/5 and 1/35
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1/35
27/5 + 1/35 is 38/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
27/5 = 27 × 7/5 × 7 = 189/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
1/35 = 1 × 1/35 × 1 = 1/35 - Add the two like fractions:
189/35 + 1/35 = 189 + 1/35 = 190/35 - 190/35 simplified gives 38/7
- So, 27/5 + 1/35 = 38/7
In mixed form: 53/7
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