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Add 70/27 and 20/5

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 4 0/5

70/27 + 20/5 is 178/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/135 + 540/135 = 350 + 540/135 = 890/135
  5. 890/135 simplified gives 178/27
  6. So, 70/27 + 20/5 = 178/27
    In mixed form: 616/27

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