Add 27/6 and 21/70
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 21/70
27/6 + 21/70 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 63/210 = 945 + 63/210 = 1008/210 - 1008/210 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 27/6 + 21/70 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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