Add 8/72 and 27/70, Solve 8/72 + 27/70 as a fraction

Add 8/72 and 27/70

8/72 + 27/70 is 313/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
27/70 = 27 × 36/70 × 36 = 972/2520
Add the two like fractions:
280/2520 + 972/2520 = 280 + 972/2520 = 1252/2520
1252/2520 simplified gives 313/630
So, 8/72 + 27/70 = 313/630

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