Add 27/6 and 40/70
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 40/70
27/6 + 40/70 is 71/14.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 120/210 = 945 + 120/210 = 1065/210 - 1065/210 simplified gives 71/14
- So, 27/6 + 40/70 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14
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