Add 35/5 and 36/27
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 9/27
35/5 + 36/27 is 25/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
35/5 = 35 × 27/5 × 27 = 945/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135 - Add the two like fractions:
945/135 + 180/135 = 945 + 180/135 = 1125/135 - 1125/135 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 35/5 + 36/27 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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