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Add 70/18 and 15/27

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 15/27

70/18 + 15/27 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    70/18 = 70 × 3/18 × 3 = 210/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/54 + 30/54 = 210 + 30/54 = 240/54
  5. 240/54 simplified gives 40/9
  6. So, 70/18 + 15/27 = 40/9
    In mixed form: 44/9

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