Add 3/45 and 27/70
3/45 + 27/70 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630 - Add the two like fractions:
42/630 + 243/630 = 42 + 243/630 = 285/630 - 285/630 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 3/45 + 27/70 = 19/42
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