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Add 8/35 and 42/27

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 15/27

8/35 + 42/27 is 562/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    8/35 = 8 × 27/35 × 27 = 216/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    42/27 = 42 × 35/27 × 35 = 1470/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/945 + 1470/945 = 216 + 1470/945 = 1686/945
  5. 1686/945 simplified gives 562/315
  6. So, 8/35 + 42/27 = 562/315
    In mixed form: 1247/315

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