Add 27/70 and 35/28, Solve 27/70 + 1 7/28 as a fraction

Add 27/70 and 35/28

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

27/70 + 35/28 is 229/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140
Add the two like fractions:
54/140 + 175/140 = 54 + 175/140 = 229/140
So, 27/70 + 35/28 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140

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