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Add 64/27 and 8/70

1st number: 2 10/27, 2nd number: 8/70

64/27 + 8/70 is 2348/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    64/27 = 64 × 70/27 × 70 = 4480/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    8/70 = 8 × 27/70 × 27 = 216/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/1890 + 216/1890 = 4480 + 216/1890 = 4696/1890
  5. 4696/1890 simplified gives 2348/945
  6. So, 64/27 + 8/70 = 2348/945
    In mixed form: 2458/945

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