Add 27/70 and 45/60
27/70 + 45/60 is 159/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
27/70 = 27 × 6/70 × 6 = 162/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
162/420 + 315/420 = 162 + 315/420 = 477/420 - 477/420 simplified gives 159/140
- So, 27/70 + 45/60 = 159/140
In mixed form: 119/140
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