Add 2/4 and 70/27
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 2 16/27
2/4 + 70/27 is 167/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 280/108 = 54 + 280/108 = 334/108 - 334/108 simplified gives 167/54
- So, 2/4 + 70/27 = 167/54
In mixed form: 35/54
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