Add 75/35 and 5/27
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 5/27
75/35 + 5/27 is 440/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
75/35 = 75 × 27/35 × 27 = 2025/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/945 + 175/945 = 2025 + 175/945 = 2200/945 - 2200/945 simplified gives 440/189
- So, 75/35 + 5/27 = 440/189
In mixed form: 262/189
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