Add 5/27 and 45/70
5/27 + 45/70 is 313/378.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 70/27 × 70 = 350/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
45/70 = 45 × 27/70 × 27 = 1215/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1890 + 1215/1890 = 350 + 1215/1890 = 1565/1890 - 1565/1890 simplified gives 313/378
- So, 5/27 + 45/70 = 313/378
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