Add 75/70 and 27/20
1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 1 7/20
75/70 + 27/20 is 339/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 189/140 = 150 + 189/140 = 339/140 - So, 75/70 + 27/20 = 339/140
In mixed form: 259/140
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