Add 35/28 and 9/27
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 9/27
35/28 + 9/27 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
35/28 = 35 × 27/28 × 27 = 945/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
9/27 = 9 × 28/27 × 28 = 252/756 - Add the two like fractions:
945/756 + 252/756 = 945 + 252/756 = 1197/756 - 1197/756 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 35/28 + 9/27 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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