Add 15/27 and 20/70
15/27 + 20/70 is 53/63.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 70/27 × 70 = 1050/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
20/70 = 20 × 27/70 × 27 = 540/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1890 + 540/1890 = 1050 + 540/1890 = 1590/1890 - 1590/1890 simplified gives 53/63
- So, 15/27 + 20/70 = 53/63
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