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Add 15/2 and 27/70

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 27/70

15/2 + 27/70 is 276/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    15/2 = 15 × 35/2 × 35 = 525/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/70 + 27/70 = 525 + 27/70 = 552/70
  5. 552/70 simplified gives 276/35
  6. So, 15/2 + 27/70 = 276/35
    In mixed form: 731/35

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