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Add 81/35 and 6/27

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 6/27

81/35 + 6/27 is 799/315.

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,
    81/35 = 81 × 27/35 × 27 = 2187/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    6/27 = 6 × 35/27 × 35 = 210/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2187/945 + 210/945 = 2187 + 210/945 = 2397/945
  5. 2397/945 simplified gives 799/315
  6. So, 81/35 + 6/27 = 799/315
    In mixed form: 2169/315

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