Add 8/35 and 27/21
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 6/21
8/35 + 27/21 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
27/21 = 27 × 5/21 × 5 = 135/105 - Add the two like fractions:
24/105 + 135/105 = 24 + 135/105 = 159/105 - 159/105 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 8/35 + 27/21 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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