Add 84/70 and 1/27
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1/27
84/70 + 1/27 is 167/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
1/27 = 1 × 70/27 × 70 = 70/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1890 + 70/1890 = 2268 + 70/1890 = 2338/1890 - 2338/1890 simplified gives 167/135
- So, 84/70 + 1/27 = 167/135
In mixed form: 132/135
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