Add 81/12 and 27/35, Solve 6 9/12 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 81/12 and 27/35

1^st number: 6 9/12, 2^nd number: 27/35

81/12 + 27/35 is 1053/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
81/12 = 81 × 35/12 × 35 = 2835/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
27/35 = 27 × 12/35 × 12 = 324/420
Add the two like fractions:
2835/420 + 324/420 = 2835 + 324/420 = 3159/420
3159/420 simplified gives 1053/140
So, 81/12 + 27/35 = 1053/140
In mixed form: 773/140

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