Add 70/90 and 8/27
70/90 + 8/27 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
70/90 = 70 × 3/90 × 3 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 80/270 = 210 + 80/270 = 290/270 - 290/270 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 70/90 + 8/27 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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