Add 7/10 and 27/70
7/10 + 27/70 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
7/10 = 7 × 7/10 × 7 = 49/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70 - Add the two like fractions:
49/70 + 27/70 = 49 + 27/70 = 76/70 - 76/70 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 7/10 + 27/70 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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