Add 70/28 and 25/27
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 25/27
70/28 + 25/27 is 185/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
70/28 = 70 × 27/28 × 27 = 1890/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
25/27 = 25 × 28/27 × 28 = 700/756 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/756 + 700/756 = 1890 + 700/756 = 2590/756 - 2590/756 simplified gives 185/54
- So, 70/28 + 25/27 = 185/54
In mixed form: 323/54
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