Add 5/70 and 27/18, Solve 5/70 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 5/70 and 27/18

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

5/70 + 27/18 is 11/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630
Add the two like fractions:
45/630 + 945/630 = 45 + 945/630 = 990/630
990/630 simplified gives 11/7
So, 5/70 + 27/18 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7

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