Add 70/75 and 8/27
70/75 + 8/27 is 166/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
70/75 = 70 × 9/75 × 9 = 630/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Add the two like fractions:
630/675 + 200/675 = 630 + 200/675 = 830/675 - 830/675 simplified gives 166/135
- So, 70/75 + 8/27 = 166/135
In mixed form: 131/135
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