Add 27/49 and 32/70
27/49 + 32/70 is 247/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
27/49 = 27 × 10/49 × 10 = 270/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
32/70 = 32 × 7/70 × 7 = 224/490 - Add the two like fractions:
270/490 + 224/490 = 270 + 224/490 = 494/490 - 494/490 simplified gives 247/245
- So, 27/49 + 32/70 = 247/245
In mixed form: 12/245
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