Add 24/27 and 25/70
24/27 + 25/70 is 157/126.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 70/27 × 70 = 1680/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
25/70 = 25 × 27/70 × 27 = 675/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/1890 + 675/1890 = 1680 + 675/1890 = 2355/1890 - 2355/1890 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 24/27 + 25/70 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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