Add 27/70 and 5/42
27/70 + 5/42 is 53/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Add the two like fractions:
81/210 + 25/210 = 81 + 25/210 = 106/210 - 106/210 simplified gives 53/105
- So, 27/70 + 5/42 = 53/105
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