Add 27/20 and 45/70
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 45/70
27/20 + 45/70 is 279/140.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140 - Add the two like fractions:
189/140 + 90/140 = 189 + 90/140 = 279/140 - So, 27/20 + 45/70 = 279/140
In mixed form: 1139/140
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