Add 27/70 and 5/56
27/70 + 5/56 is 19/40.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Add the two like fractions:
108/280 + 25/280 = 108 + 25/280 = 133/280 - 133/280 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 27/70 + 5/56 = 19/40
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