Add 7/5 and 35/27
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 1 8/27
7/5 + 35/27 is 364/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
7/5 = 7 × 27/5 × 27 = 189/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135 - Add the two like fractions:
189/135 + 175/135 = 189 + 175/135 = 364/135 - So, 7/5 + 35/27 = 364/135
In mixed form: 294/135
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