Add 27/18 and 32/70, Solve 1 9/18 + 32/70 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 32/70

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 32/70

27/18 + 32/70 is 137/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
32/70 = 32 × 9/70 × 9 = 288/630
Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 288/630 = 945 + 288/630 = 1233/630
1233/630 simplified gives 137/70
So, 27/18 + 32/70 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70

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