Add 8/35 and 27/45
8/35 + 27/45 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
27/45 = 27 × 7/45 × 7 = 189/315 - Add the two like fractions:
72/315 + 189/315 = 72 + 189/315 = 261/315 - 261/315 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 8/35 + 27/45 = 29/35
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