Add 27/54 and 2/35
27/54 + 2/35 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
27/54 = 27 × 35/54 × 35 = 945/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1890 + 108/1890 = 945 + 108/1890 = 1053/1890 - 1053/1890 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 27/54 + 2/35 = 39/70
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