Add 70/27 and 10/12
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 10/12
70/27 + 10/12 is 185/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
280/108 + 90/108 = 280 + 90/108 = 370/108 - 370/108 simplified gives 185/54
- So, 70/27 + 10/12 = 185/54
In mixed form: 323/54
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