Add 45/27 and 10/70
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 10/70
45/27 + 10/70 is 38/21.
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,
45/27 = 45 × 70/27 × 70 = 3150/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1890 + 270/1890 = 3150 + 270/1890 = 3420/1890 - 3420/1890 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 45/27 + 10/70 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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