Add 27/20 and 18/70
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 18/70
27/20 + 18/70 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
189/140 + 36/140 = 189 + 36/140 = 225/140 - 225/140 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 27/20 + 18/70 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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