Add 70/15 and 27/25
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 1 2/25
70/15 + 27/25 is 431/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
70/15 = 70 × 5/15 × 5 = 350/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
27/25 = 27 × 3/25 × 3 = 81/75 - Add the two like fractions:
350/75 + 81/75 = 350 + 81/75 = 431/75 - So, 70/15 + 27/25 = 431/75
In mixed form: 556/75
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