Add 70/15 and 12/27
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 12/27
70/15 + 12/27 is 46/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
630/135 + 60/135 = 630 + 60/135 = 690/135 - 690/135 simplified gives 46/9
- So, 70/15 + 12/27 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9
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