Add 70/27 and 48/45, Solve 2 16/27 + 1 3/45 as a fraction

Add 70/27 and 48/45

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

70/27 + 48/45 is 494/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 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 45 × 3 = 135,
48/45 = 48 × 3/45 × 3 = 144/135
Add the two like fractions:
350/135 + 144/135 = 350 + 144/135 = 494/135
So, 70/27 + 48/45 = 494/135
In mixed form: 389/135

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