Add 27/6 and 48/70, Solve 4 3/6 + 48/70 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 48/70

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 48/70

27/6 + 48/70 is 363/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 144/210 = 945 + 144/210 = 1089/210
1089/210 simplified gives 363/70
So, 27/6 + 48/70 = 363/70
In mixed form: 513/70

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