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Add 42/35 and 12/27

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 12/27

42/35 + 12/27 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    42/35 = 42 × 27/35 × 27 = 1134/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    12/27 = 12 × 35/27 × 35 = 420/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/945 + 420/945 = 1134 + 420/945 = 1554/945
  5. 1554/945 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 42/35 + 12/27 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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