Add 70/18 and 6/27
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 6/27
70/18 + 6/27 is 37/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
70/18 = 70 × 3/18 × 3 = 210/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
210/54 + 12/54 = 210 + 12/54 = 222/54 - 222/54 simplified gives 37/9
- So, 70/18 + 6/27 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9
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