Add 5/70 and 27/90
5/70 + 27/90 is 13/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
45/630 + 189/630 = 45 + 189/630 = 234/630 - 234/630 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 5/70 + 27/90 = 13/35
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