Add 35/3 and 27/4
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 6 3/4
35/3 + 27/4 is 221/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
35/3 = 35 × 4/3 × 4 = 140/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12 - Add the two like fractions:
140/12 + 81/12 = 140 + 81/12 = 221/12 - So, 35/3 + 27/4 = 221/12
In mixed form: 185/12
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