Add 56/35 and 4/27
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 4/27
56/35 + 4/27 is 236/135.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 27/35 × 27 = 1512/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/945 + 140/945 = 1512 + 140/945 = 1652/945 - 1652/945 simplified gives 236/135
- So, 56/35 + 4/27 = 236/135
In mixed form: 1101/135
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