Add 81/35 and 5/27
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 5/27
81/35 + 5/27 is 2362/945.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
81/35 = 81 × 27/35 × 27 = 2187/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/945 + 175/945 = 2187 + 175/945 = 2362/945 - So, 81/35 + 5/27 = 2362/945
In mixed form: 2472/945
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