Add 70/27 and 8/15
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 8/15
70/27 + 8/15 is 422/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 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 15 × 9 = 135,
8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135 - Add the two like fractions:
350/135 + 72/135 = 350 + 72/135 = 422/135 - So, 70/27 + 8/15 = 422/135
In mixed form: 317/135
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