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Add 30/27 and 8/35

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 8/35

30/27 + 8/35 is 422/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 35 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    30/27 = 30 × 35/27 × 35 = 1050/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    8/35 = 8 × 27/35 × 27 = 216/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/945 + 216/945 = 1050 + 216/945 = 1266/945
  5. 1266/945 simplified gives 422/315
  6. So, 30/27 + 8/35 = 422/315
    In mixed form: 1107/315

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