Add 27/70 and 60/64
27/70 + 60/64 is 741/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
27/70 = 27 × 32/70 × 32 = 864/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
60/64 = 60 × 35/64 × 35 = 2100/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2240 + 2100/2240 = 864 + 2100/2240 = 2964/2240 - 2964/2240 simplified gives 741/560
- So, 27/70 + 60/64 = 741/560
In mixed form: 1181/560
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