Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 35/70 and 14/27

35/70 + 14/27 is 55/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    14/27 = 14 × 70/27 × 70 = 980/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1890 + 980/1890 = 945 + 980/1890 = 1925/1890
  5. 1925/1890 simplified gives 55/54
  6. So, 35/70 + 14/27 = 55/54
    In mixed form: 11/54

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com