Add 63/2 and 27/35
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 27/35
63/2 + 27/35 is 2259/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
63/2 = 63 × 35/2 × 35 = 2205/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/70 + 54/70 = 2205 + 54/70 = 2259/70 - So, 63/2 + 27/35 = 2259/70
In mixed form: 3219/70
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