Add 49/35 and 20/27
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 20/27
49/35 + 20/27 is 289/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
49/35 = 49 × 27/35 × 27 = 1323/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
20/27 = 20 × 35/27 × 35 = 700/945 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/945 + 700/945 = 1323 + 700/945 = 2023/945 - 2023/945 simplified gives 289/135
- So, 49/35 + 20/27 = 289/135
In mixed form: 219/135
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