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Add 7/35 and 35/27

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 8/27

7/35 + 35/27 is 202/135.

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,
    35/27 = 35 × 35/27 × 35 = 1225/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/945 + 1225/945 = 189 + 1225/945 = 1414/945
  5. 1414/945 simplified gives 202/135
  6. So, 7/35 + 35/27 = 202/135
    In mixed form: 167/135

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