Add 27/70 and 70/84
27/70 + 70/84 is 128/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
162/420 + 350/420 = 162 + 350/420 = 512/420 - 512/420 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 27/70 + 70/84 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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