Add 15/27 and 70/8, Solve 15/27 + 8 6/8 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 70/8

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

15/27 + 70/8 is 335/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
70/8 = 70 × 27/8 × 27 = 1890/216
Add the two like fractions:
120/216 + 1890/216 = 120 + 1890/216 = 2010/216
2010/216 simplified gives 335/36
So, 15/27 + 70/8 = 335/36
In mixed form: 911/36

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