Add 1/27 and 5/70
1/27 + 5/70 is 41/378.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 70/27 × 70 = 70/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1890 + 135/1890 = 70 + 135/1890 = 205/1890 - 205/1890 simplified gives 41/378
- So, 1/27 + 5/70 = 41/378
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