Add 27/32 and 56/70
27/32 + 56/70 is 263/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
56/70 = 56 × 16/70 × 16 = 896/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1120 + 896/1120 = 945 + 896/1120 = 1841/1120 - 1841/1120 simplified gives 263/160
- So, 27/32 + 56/70 = 263/160
In mixed form: 1103/160
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