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Add 8/70 and 27/21

1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 6/21

8/70 + 27/21 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    27/21 = 27 × 10/21 × 10 = 270/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/210 + 270/210 = 24 + 270/210 = 294/210
  5. 294/210 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 8/70 + 27/21 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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