Add 7/70 and 27/60
7/70 + 27/60 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 189/420 = 42 + 189/420 = 231/420 - 231/420 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 7/70 + 27/60 = 11/20
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