Add 70/56 and 10/27
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 10/27
70/56 + 10/27 is 175/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
70/56 = 70 × 27/56 × 27 = 1890/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
10/27 = 10 × 56/27 × 56 = 560/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/1512 + 560/1512 = 1890 + 560/1512 = 2450/1512 - 2450/1512 simplified gives 175/108
- So, 70/56 + 10/27 = 175/108
In mixed form: 167/108
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