Add 5/70 and 5/27
5/70 + 5/27 is 97/378.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
5/27 = 5 × 70/27 × 70 = 350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1890 + 350/1890 = 135 + 350/1890 = 485/1890 - 485/1890 simplified gives 97/378
- So, 5/70 + 5/27 = 97/378
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