Add 14/27 and 60/70
14/27 + 60/70 is 260/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
14/27 = 14 × 70/27 × 70 = 980/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
60/70 = 60 × 27/70 × 27 = 1620/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1890 + 1620/1890 = 980 + 1620/1890 = 2600/1890 - 2600/1890 simplified gives 260/189
- So, 14/27 + 60/70 = 260/189
In mixed form: 171/189
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