Add 27/6 and 30/35, Solve 4 3/6 + 30/35 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 30/35

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 30/35

27/6 + 30/35 is 75/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210
Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 180/210 = 945 + 180/210 = 1125/210
1125/210 simplified gives 75/14
So, 27/6 + 30/35 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14

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