Add 70/25 and 15/27
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 15/27
70/25 + 15/27 is 151/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
70/25 = 70 × 27/25 × 27 = 1890/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/675 + 375/675 = 1890 + 375/675 = 2265/675 - 2265/675 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 70/25 + 15/27 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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