Add 27/72 and 5/70
27/72 + 5/70 is 25/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
5/70 = 5 × 36/70 × 36 = 180/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
945/2520 + 180/2520 = 945 + 180/2520 = 1125/2520 - 1125/2520 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 27/72 + 5/70 = 25/56
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