Add 27/6 and 70/15, Solve 4 3/6 + 4 10/15 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 70/15

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

27/6 + 70/15 is 55/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30
Add the two like fractions:
135/30 + 140/30 = 135 + 140/30 = 275/30
275/30 simplified gives 55/6
So, 27/6 + 70/15 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6

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