Add 27/24 and 27/70, Solve 1 3/24 + 27/70 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 27/70

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 27/70

27/24 + 27/70 is 423/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840
Add the two like fractions:
945/840 + 324/840 = 945 + 324/840 = 1269/840
1269/840 simplified gives 423/280
So, 27/24 + 27/70 = 423/280
In mixed form: 1143/280

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