Add 6/27 and 35/5
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 7 0/5
6/27 + 35/5 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
35/5 = 35 × 27/5 × 27 = 945/135 - Add the two like fractions:
30/135 + 945/135 = 30 + 945/135 = 975/135 - 975/135 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 6/27 + 35/5 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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