Add 28/4 and 27/70
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 27/70
28/4 + 27/70 is 517/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
28/4 = 28 × 35/4 × 35 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140 - Add the two like fractions:
980/140 + 54/140 = 980 + 54/140 = 1034/140 - 1034/140 simplified gives 517/70
- So, 28/4 + 27/70 = 517/70
In mixed form: 727/70
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