Add 16/70 and 2/27
16/70 + 2/27 is 286/945.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
16/70 = 16 × 27/70 × 27 = 432/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
2/27 = 2 × 70/27 × 70 = 140/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1890 + 140/1890 = 432 + 140/1890 = 572/1890 - 572/1890 simplified gives 286/945
- So, 16/70 + 2/27 = 286/945
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