Add 27/70 and 2/30
27/70 + 2/30 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Add the two like fractions:
81/210 + 14/210 = 81 + 14/210 = 95/210 - 95/210 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 27/70 + 2/30 = 19/42
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