Add 70/12 and 7/27
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 7/27
70/12 + 7/27 is 329/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
70/12 = 70 × 9/12 × 9 = 630/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Add the two like fractions:
630/108 + 28/108 = 630 + 28/108 = 658/108 - 658/108 simplified gives 329/54
- So, 70/12 + 7/27 = 329/54
In mixed form: 65/54
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