Add 56/35 and 28/27, Solve 1 21/35 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 28/27

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

56/35 + 28/27 is 356/135.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 27/35 × 27 = 1512/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
28/27 = 28 × 35/27 × 35 = 980/945
Add the two like fractions:
1512/945 + 980/945 = 1512 + 980/945 = 2492/945
2492/945 simplified gives 356/135
So, 56/35 + 28/27 = 356/135
In mixed form: 286/135

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