Add 10/27 and 56/70
10/27 + 56/70 is 158/135.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 70/27 × 70 = 700/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1890 + 1512/1890 = 700 + 1512/1890 = 2212/1890 - 2212/1890 simplified gives 158/135
- So, 10/27 + 56/70 = 158/135
In mixed form: 123/135
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