Add 70/15 and 4/27
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 4/27
70/15 + 4/27 is 130/27.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
630/135 + 20/135 = 630 + 20/135 = 650/135 - 650/135 simplified gives 130/27
- So, 70/15 + 4/27 = 130/27
In mixed form: 422/27
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