Add 27/70 and 3/4
27/70 + 3/4 is 159/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
54/140 + 105/140 = 54 + 105/140 = 159/140 - So, 27/70 + 3/4 = 159/140
In mixed form: 119/140
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