Add 30/70 and 27/84
30/70 + 27/84 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
30/70 = 30 × 6/70 × 6 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 135/420 = 180 + 135/420 = 315/420 - 315/420 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 30/70 + 27/84 = 3/4
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