Add 27/6 and 42/35
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35
27/6 + 42/35 is 57/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 252/210 = 945 + 252/210 = 1197/210 - 1197/210 simplified gives 57/10
- So, 27/6 + 42/35 = 57/10
In mixed form: 57/10
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