Add 35/27 and 49/70
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 49/70
35/27 + 49/70 is 539/270.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 70/27 × 70 = 2450/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
49/70 = 49 × 27/70 × 27 = 1323/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1890 + 1323/1890 = 2450 + 1323/1890 = 3773/1890 - 3773/1890 simplified gives 539/270
- So, 35/27 + 49/70 = 539/270
In mixed form: 1269/270
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