Add 16/70 and 21/27
16/70 + 21/27 is 317/315.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 70/27 × 70 = 1470/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1890 + 1470/1890 = 432 + 1470/1890 = 1902/1890 - 1902/1890 simplified gives 317/315
- So, 16/70 + 21/27 = 317/315
In mixed form: 12/315
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