Add 27/9 and 21/70
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 21/70
27/9 + 21/70 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
27/9 = 27 × 70/9 × 70 = 1890/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/630 + 189/630 = 1890 + 189/630 = 2079/630 - 2079/630 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 27/9 + 21/70 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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