Add 27/4 and 18/70
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 18/70
27/4 + 18/70 is 981/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
945/140 + 36/140 = 945 + 36/140 = 981/140 - So, 27/4 + 18/70 = 981/140
In mixed form: 71/140
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