Add 14/15 and 70/27
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 2 16/27
14/15 + 70/27 is 476/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135 - Add the two like fractions:
126/135 + 350/135 = 126 + 350/135 = 476/135 - So, 14/15 + 70/27 = 476/135
In mixed form: 371/135
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