Add 70/27 and 16/25
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 16/25
70/27 + 16/25 is 2182/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
70/27 = 70 × 25/27 × 25 = 1750/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
16/25 = 16 × 27/25 × 27 = 432/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/675 + 432/675 = 1750 + 432/675 = 2182/675 - So, 70/27 + 16/25 = 2182/675
In mixed form: 3157/675
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