Add 70/27 and 9/36
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 9/36
70/27 + 9/36 is 307/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
9/36 = 9 × 3/36 × 3 = 27/108 - Add the two like fractions:
280/108 + 27/108 = 280 + 27/108 = 307/108 - So, 70/27 + 9/36 = 307/108
In mixed form: 291/108
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