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Add 4/3 and 27/35

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

4/3 + 27/35 is 221/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    4/3 = 4 × 35/3 × 35 = 140/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/105 + 81/105 = 140 + 81/105 = 221/105
  5. So, 4/3 + 27/35 = 221/105
    In mixed form: 211/105

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