Add 70/15 and 60/27
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 2 6/27
70/15 + 60/27 is 62/9.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135 - Add the two like fractions:
630/135 + 300/135 = 630 + 300/135 = 930/135 - 930/135 simplified gives 62/9
- So, 70/15 + 60/27 = 62/9
In mixed form: 68/9
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