Add 63/27 and 5/70, Solve 2 9/27 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 63/27 and 5/70

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 5/70

63/27 + 5/70 is 101/42.

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,
63/27 = 63 × 70/27 × 70 = 4410/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890
Add the two like fractions:
4410/1890 + 135/1890 = 4410 + 135/1890 = 4545/1890
4545/1890 simplified gives 101/42
So, 63/27 + 5/70 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42

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