Add 27/42 and 40/70
27/42 + 40/70 is 17/14.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 120/210 = 135 + 120/210 = 255/210 - 255/210 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 27/42 + 40/70 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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