Add 27/8 and 42/70
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 42/70
27/8 + 42/70 is 159/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
945/280 + 168/280 = 945 + 168/280 = 1113/280 - 1113/280 simplified gives 159/40
- So, 27/8 + 42/70 = 159/40
In mixed form: 339/40
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