Add 14/2 and 27/70
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 27/70
14/2 + 27/70 is 517/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
14/2 = 14 × 35/2 × 35 = 490/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70 - Add the two like fractions:
490/70 + 27/70 = 490 + 27/70 = 517/70 - So, 14/2 + 27/70 = 517/70
In mixed form: 727/70
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