Add 36/27 and 6/70
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 6/70
36/27 + 6/70 is 149/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
36/27 = 36 × 70/27 × 70 = 2520/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1890 + 162/1890 = 2520 + 162/1890 = 2682/1890 - 2682/1890 simplified gives 149/105
- So, 36/27 + 6/70 = 149/105
In mixed form: 144/105
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