Add 63/27 and 5/70
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 5/70
63/27 + 5/70 is 101/42.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 70/27 × 70 = 4410/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/1890 + 135/1890 = 4410 + 135/1890 = 4545/1890 - 4545/1890 simplified gives 101/42
- So, 63/27 + 5/70 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42
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