Add 6/27 and 4/70, Solve 6/27 + 4/70 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 4/70

6/27 + 4/70 is 88/315.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 70/27 × 70 = 420/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
4/70 = 4 × 27/70 × 27 = 108/1890
Add the two like fractions:
420/1890 + 108/1890 = 420 + 108/1890 = 528/1890
528/1890 simplified gives 88/315
So, 6/27 + 4/70 = 88/315

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