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

Add 6/27 and 15/70

6/27 + 15/70 is 55/126.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 70/27 × 70 = 420/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
15/70 = 15 × 27/70 × 27 = 405/1890
Add the two like fractions:
420/1890 + 405/1890 = 420 + 405/1890 = 825/1890
825/1890 simplified gives 55/126
So, 6/27 + 15/70 = 55/126

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