Add 27/70 and 3/8
27/70 + 3/8 is 213/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
108/280 + 105/280 = 108 + 105/280 = 213/280 - So, 27/70 + 3/8 = 213/280
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