Add 27/70 and 4/28
27/70 + 4/28 is 37/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
54/140 + 20/140 = 54 + 20/140 = 74/140 - 74/140 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 27/70 + 4/28 = 37/70
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