Add 14/70 and 70/27, Solve 14/70 + 2 16/27 as a fraction

Add 14/70 and 70/27

1^st number: 14/70, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

14/70 + 70/27 is 377/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
14/70 = 14 × 27/70 × 27 = 378/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
70/27 = 70 × 70/27 × 70 = 4900/1890
Add the two like fractions:
378/1890 + 4900/1890 = 378 + 4900/1890 = 5278/1890
5278/1890 simplified gives 377/135
So, 14/70 + 70/27 = 377/135
In mixed form: 2107/135

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