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Add 70/12 and 30/27

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 1 3/27

70/12 + 30/27 is 125/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    70/12 = 70 × 9/12 × 9 = 630/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/108 + 120/108 = 630 + 120/108 = 750/108
  5. 750/108 simplified gives 125/18
  6. So, 70/12 + 30/27 = 125/18
    In mixed form: 617/18

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