Add 27/70 and 10/27, Solve 27/70 + 10/27 as a fraction

Add 27/70 and 10/27

27/70 + 10/27 is 1429/1890.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
27/70 = 27 × 27/70 × 27 = 729/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
10/27 = 10 × 70/27 × 70 = 700/1890
Add the two like fractions:
729/1890 + 700/1890 = 729 + 700/1890 = 1429/1890
So, 27/70 + 10/27 = 1429/1890

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