Add 27/70 and 63/24, Solve 27/70 + 2 15/24 as a fraction

Add 27/70 and 63/24

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

27/70 + 63/24 is 843/280.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
Add the two like fractions:
324/840 + 2205/840 = 324 + 2205/840 = 2529/840
2529/840 simplified gives 843/280
So, 27/70 + 63/24 = 843/280
In mixed form: 33/280

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