Add 90/70 and 5/27
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 5/27
90/70 + 5/27 is 278/189.
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,
90/70 = 90 × 27/70 × 27 = 2430/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
5/27 = 5 × 70/27 × 70 = 350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/1890 + 350/1890 = 2430 + 350/1890 = 2780/1890 - 2780/1890 simplified gives 278/189
- So, 90/70 + 5/27 = 278/189
In mixed form: 189/189
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