Add 3/8 and 21/70
3/8 + 21/70 is 27/40.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 84/280 = 105 + 84/280 = 189/280 - 189/280 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 3/8 + 21/70 = 27/40
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