Add 35/12 and 8/27
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 8/27
35/12 + 8/27 is 347/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
35/12 = 35 × 9/12 × 9 = 315/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Add the two like fractions:
315/108 + 32/108 = 315 + 32/108 = 347/108 - So, 35/12 + 8/27 = 347/108
In mixed form: 323/108
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