Add 70/27 and 1/15
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 1/15
70/27 + 1/15 is 359/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
1/15 = 1 × 9/15 × 9 = 9/135 - Add the two like fractions:
350/135 + 9/135 = 350 + 9/135 = 359/135 - So, 70/27 + 1/15 = 359/135
In mixed form: 289/135
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