Add 70/45 and 15/27
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 15/27
70/45 + 15/27 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Add the two like fractions:
210/135 + 75/135 = 210 + 75/135 = 285/135 - 285/135 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 70/45 + 15/27 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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