Add 27/84 and 48/70
27/84 + 48/70 is 141/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420 - Add the two like fractions:
135/420 + 288/420 = 135 + 288/420 = 423/420 - 423/420 simplified gives 141/140
- So, 27/84 + 48/70 = 141/140
In mixed form: 11/140
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