Add 30/70 and 12/27
30/70 + 12/27 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
30/70 = 30 × 27/70 × 27 = 810/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
12/27 = 12 × 70/27 × 70 = 840/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1890 + 840/1890 = 810 + 840/1890 = 1650/1890 - 1650/1890 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 30/70 + 12/27 = 55/63
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