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Add 9/35 and 30/27

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 3/27

9/35 + 30/27 is 431/315.

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,
    9/35 = 9 × 27/35 × 27 = 243/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    30/27 = 30 × 35/27 × 35 = 1050/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/945 + 1050/945 = 243 + 1050/945 = 1293/945
  5. 1293/945 simplified gives 431/315
  6. So, 9/35 + 30/27 = 431/315
    In mixed form: 1116/315

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