Add 3/70 and 27/40
3/70 + 27/40 is 201/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
12/280 + 189/280 = 12 + 189/280 = 201/280 - So, 3/70 + 27/40 = 201/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/70+27/40 3/70+54/40 3/70+27/80 9/70+27/40 3/70+81/40 15/70+27/40 21/70+27/40