Add 27/4 and 36/70, Solve 6 3/4 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 27/4 and 36/70

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 36/70

27/4 + 36/70 is 1017/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
Add the two like fractions:
945/140 + 72/140 = 945 + 72/140 = 1017/140
So, 27/4 + 36/70 = 1017/140
In mixed form: 737/140

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