Add 27/42 and 21/70
27/42 + 21/70 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 63/210 = 135 + 63/210 = 198/210 - 198/210 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 27/42 + 21/70 = 33/35
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