Add 70/27 and 7/5
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 1 2/5
70/27 + 7/5 is 539/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
7/5 = 7 × 27/5 × 27 = 189/135 - Add the two like fractions:
350/135 + 189/135 = 350 + 189/135 = 539/135 - So, 70/27 + 7/5 = 539/135
In mixed form: 3134/135
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