Add 8/35 and 12/27
8/35 + 12/27 is 212/315.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 27/35 × 27 = 216/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
12/27 = 12 × 35/27 × 35 = 420/945 - Add the two like fractions:
216/945 + 420/945 = 216 + 420/945 = 636/945 - 636/945 simplified gives 212/315
- So, 8/35 + 12/27 = 212/315
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