Add 27/70 and 30/36
27/70 + 30/36 is 128/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
27/70 = 27 × 18/70 × 18 = 486/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
30/36 = 30 × 35/36 × 35 = 1050/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
486/1260 + 1050/1260 = 486 + 1050/1260 = 1536/1260 - 1536/1260 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 27/70 + 30/36 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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