Add 70/27 and 6/10, Solve 2 16/27 + 6/10 as a fraction

Add 70/27 and 6/10

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 6/10

70/27 + 6/10 is 431/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
Add the two like fractions:
700/270 + 162/270 = 700 + 162/270 = 862/270
862/270 simplified gives 431/135
So, 70/27 + 6/10 = 431/135
In mixed form: 326/135

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