Add 27/12 and 27/70, Solve 2 3/12 + 27/70 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 27/70

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 27/70

27/12 + 27/70 is 369/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
27/12 = 27 × 35/12 × 35 = 945/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
27/70 = 27 × 6/70 × 6 = 162/420
Add the two like fractions:
945/420 + 162/420 = 945 + 162/420 = 1107/420
1107/420 simplified gives 369/140
So, 27/12 + 27/70 = 369/140
In mixed form: 289/140

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