Add 20/70 and 8/27
20/70 + 8/27 is 110/189.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 27/70 × 27 = 540/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
8/27 = 8 × 70/27 × 70 = 560/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1890 + 560/1890 = 540 + 560/1890 = 1100/1890 - 1100/1890 simplified gives 110/189
- So, 20/70 + 8/27 = 110/189
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