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Add 15/27 and 70/6

1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 11 4/6

15/27 + 70/6 is 110/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    70/6 = 70 × 9/6 × 9 = 630/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/54 + 630/54 = 30 + 630/54 = 660/54
  5. 660/54 simplified gives 110/9
  6. So, 15/27 + 70/6 = 110/9
    In mixed form: 122/9

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