Add 4/27 and 48/70
4/27 + 48/70 is 788/945.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 70/27 × 70 = 280/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
48/70 = 48 × 27/70 × 27 = 1296/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1890 + 1296/1890 = 280 + 1296/1890 = 1576/1890 - 1576/1890 simplified gives 788/945
- So, 4/27 + 48/70 = 788/945
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