Add 84/70 and 25/27
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 25/27
84/70 + 25/27 is 287/135.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 70/27 × 70 = 1750/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1890 + 1750/1890 = 2268 + 1750/1890 = 4018/1890 - 4018/1890 simplified gives 287/135
- So, 84/70 + 25/27 = 287/135
In mixed form: 217/135
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