Add 15/27 and 70/50, Solve 15/27 + 1 20/50 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 70/50

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

15/27 + 70/50 is 88/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
Add the two like fractions:
750/1350 + 1890/1350 = 750 + 1890/1350 = 2640/1350
2640/1350 simplified gives 88/45
So, 15/27 + 70/50 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45

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