Add 27/70 and 35/4, Solve 27/70 + 8 3/4 as a fraction

Add 27/70 and 35/4

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

27/70 + 35/4 is 1279/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
35/4 = 35 × 35/4 × 35 = 1225/140
Add the two like fractions:
54/140 + 1225/140 = 54 + 1225/140 = 1279/140
So, 27/70 + 35/4 = 1279/140
In mixed form: 919/140

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