Add 60/27 and 42/70
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 42/70
60/27 + 42/70 is 127/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
60/27 = 60 × 70/27 × 70 = 4200/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
42/70 = 42 × 27/70 × 27 = 1134/1890 - Add the two fractions:
4200/1890 + 1134/1890 = 4200 + 1134/1890 = 5334/1890 - 5334/1890 simplified gives 127/45
- So, 60/27 + 42/70 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45
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