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Add 35/4 and 7/27

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 7/27

35/4 + 7/27 is 973/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    35/4 = 35 × 27/4 × 27 = 945/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/108 + 28/108 = 945 + 28/108 = 973/108
  5. So, 35/4 + 7/27 = 973/108
    In mixed form: 91/108

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