Add 27/70 and 36/56
27/70 + 36/56 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
108/280 + 180/280 = 108 + 180/280 = 288/280 - 288/280 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 27/70 + 36/56 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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