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Add 35/27 and 15/49

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 15/49

35/27 + 15/49 is 2120/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    35/27 = 35 × 49/27 × 49 = 1715/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    15/49 = 15 × 27/49 × 27 = 405/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1323 + 405/1323 = 1715 + 405/1323 = 2120/1323
  5. So, 35/27 + 15/49 = 2120/1323
    In mixed form: 1797/1323

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