Add 27/28 and 24/70
27/28 + 24/70 is 183/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
135/140 + 48/140 = 135 + 48/140 = 183/140 - So, 27/28 + 24/70 = 183/140
In mixed form: 143/140
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