Add 27/70 and 2/80
27/70 + 2/80 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
27/70 = 27 × 8/70 × 8 = 216/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Add the two like fractions:
216/560 + 14/560 = 216 + 14/560 = 230/560 - 230/560 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 27/70 + 2/80 = 23/56
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