Add 35/75 and 30/27, Solve 35/75 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 35/75 and 30/27

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

35/75 + 30/27 is 71/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
35/75 = 35 × 9/75 × 9 = 315/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
30/27 = 30 × 25/27 × 25 = 750/675
Add the two like fractions:
315/675 + 750/675 = 315 + 750/675 = 1065/675
1065/675 simplified gives 71/45
So, 35/75 + 30/27 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45

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