Add 35/27 and 27/7
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 3 6/7
35/27 + 27/7 is 974/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
27/7 = 27 × 27/7 × 27 = 729/189 - Add the two like fractions:
245/189 + 729/189 = 245 + 729/189 = 974/189 - So, 35/27 + 27/7 = 974/189
In mixed form: 529/189
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