Add 27/70 and 3/16
27/70 + 3/16 is 321/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 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 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
216/560 + 105/560 = 216 + 105/560 = 321/560 - So, 27/70 + 3/16 = 321/560
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