Add 18/15 and 27/70
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 27/70
18/15 + 27/70 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
18/15 = 18 × 14/15 × 14 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 81/210 = 252 + 81/210 = 333/210 - 333/210 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 18/15 + 27/70 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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