Add 2/27 and 70/15
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 4 10/15
2/27 + 70/15 is 128/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135 - Add the two like fractions:
10/135 + 630/135 = 10 + 630/135 = 640/135 - 640/135 simplified gives 128/27
- So, 2/27 + 70/15 = 128/27
In mixed form: 420/27
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