Add 35/27 and 30/5
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 6 0/5
35/27 + 30/5 is 197/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135 - Add the two like fractions:
175/135 + 810/135 = 175 + 810/135 = 985/135 - 985/135 simplified gives 197/27
- So, 35/27 + 30/5 = 197/27
In mixed form: 78/27
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