Add 3/27 and 8/70
3/27 + 8/70 is 71/315.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 70/27 × 70 = 210/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
8/70 = 8 × 27/70 × 27 = 216/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1890 + 216/1890 = 210 + 216/1890 = 426/1890 - 426/1890 simplified gives 71/315
- So, 3/27 + 8/70 = 71/315
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