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Add 70/20 and 18/27

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 18/27

70/20 + 18/27 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    70/20 = 70 × 27/20 × 27 = 1890/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    18/27 = 18 × 20/27 × 20 = 360/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/540 + 360/540 = 1890 + 360/540 = 2250/540
  5. 2250/540 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 70/20 + 18/27 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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