Add 70/27 and 42/70
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 42/70
70/27 + 42/70 is 431/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/27 = 70 × 70/27 × 70 = 4900/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
42/70 = 42 × 27/70 × 27 = 1134/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/1890 + 1134/1890 = 4900 + 1134/1890 = 6034/1890 - 6034/1890 simplified gives 431/135
- So, 70/27 + 42/70 = 431/135
In mixed form: 326/135
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