Add 27/70 and 21/27
27/70 + 21/27 is 733/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
21/27 = 21 × 70/27 × 70 = 1470/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
729/1890 + 1470/1890 = 729 + 1470/1890 = 2199/1890 - 2199/1890 simplified gives 733/630
- So, 27/70 + 21/27 = 733/630
In mixed form: 1103/630
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