Add 32/27 and 40/70
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 40/70
32/27 + 40/70 is 332/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
32/27 = 32 × 70/27 × 70 = 2240/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1890 + 1080/1890 = 2240 + 1080/1890 = 3320/1890 - 3320/1890 simplified gives 332/189
- So, 32/27 + 40/70 = 332/189
In mixed form: 1143/189
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