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Add 35/84 and 27/49

35/84 + 27/49 is 569/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    35/84 = 35 × 7/84 × 7 = 245/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    27/49 = 27 × 12/49 × 12 = 324/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/588 + 324/588 = 245 + 324/588 = 569/588
  5. So, 35/84 + 27/49 = 569/588

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