Add 8/4 and 27/35
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 27/35
8/4 + 27/35 is 97/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 108/140 = 280 + 108/140 = 388/140 - 388/140 simplified gives 97/35
- So, 8/4 + 27/35 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35
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