Add 27/80 and 27/70
27/80 + 27/70 is 81/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
27/70 = 27 × 8/70 × 8 = 216/560 - Add the two like fractions:
189/560 + 216/560 = 189 + 216/560 = 405/560 - 405/560 simplified gives 81/112
- So, 27/80 + 27/70 = 81/112
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