Add 42/27 and 60/70
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 60/70
42/27 + 60/70 is 152/63.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 70/27 × 70 = 2940/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
60/70 = 60 × 27/70 × 27 = 1620/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/1890 + 1620/1890 = 2940 + 1620/1890 = 4560/1890 - 4560/1890 simplified gives 152/63
- So, 42/27 + 60/70 = 152/63
In mixed form: 226/63
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