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Add 7/35 and 3/27

7/35 + 3/27 is 14/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    7/35 = 7 × 27/35 × 27 = 189/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    3/27 = 3 × 35/27 × 35 = 105/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/945 + 105/945 = 189 + 105/945 = 294/945
  5. 294/945 simplified gives 14/45
  6. So, 7/35 + 3/27 = 14/45

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