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Add 70/15 and 15/27

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 15/27

70/15 + 15/27 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/135 + 75/135 = 630 + 75/135 = 705/135
  5. 705/135 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 70/15 + 15/27 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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