Add 12/27 and 70/5
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 14 0/5
12/27 + 70/5 is 130/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
70/5 = 70 × 27/5 × 27 = 1890/135 - Add the two like fractions:
60/135 + 1890/135 = 60 + 1890/135 = 1950/135 - 1950/135 simplified gives 130/9
- So, 12/27 + 70/5 = 130/9
In mixed form: 144/9
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