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Add 7/35 and 63/27

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 2 9/27

7/35 + 63/27 is 38/15.

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,
    63/27 = 63 × 35/27 × 35 = 2205/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/945 + 2205/945 = 189 + 2205/945 = 2394/945
  5. 2394/945 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 7/35 + 63/27 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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