Add 9/27 and 15/70
9/27 + 15/70 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
9/27 = 9 × 70/27 × 70 = 630/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
15/70 = 15 × 27/70 × 27 = 405/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1890 + 405/1890 = 630 + 405/1890 = 1035/1890 - 1035/1890 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 9/27 + 15/70 = 23/42
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