Add 40/70 and 4/27
40/70 + 4/27 is 136/189.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
4/27 = 4 × 70/27 × 70 = 280/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1890 + 280/1890 = 1080 + 280/1890 = 1360/1890 - 1360/1890 simplified gives 136/189
- So, 40/70 + 4/27 = 136/189
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