Add 70/27 and 6/45
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 6/45
70/27 + 6/45 is 368/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135 - Add the two like fractions:
350/135 + 18/135 = 350 + 18/135 = 368/135 - So, 70/27 + 6/45 = 368/135
In mixed form: 298/135
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