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Add 30/27 and 84/70

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 1 14/70

30/27 + 84/70 is 104/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    30/27 = 30 × 70/27 × 70 = 2100/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1890 + 2268/1890 = 2100 + 2268/1890 = 4368/1890
  5. 4368/1890 simplified gives 104/45
  6. So, 30/27 + 84/70 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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