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Add 70/7 and 6/27

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 6/27

70/7 + 6/27 is 92/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    70/7 = 70 × 27/7 × 27 = 1890/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/189 + 42/189 = 1890 + 42/189 = 1932/189
  5. 1932/189 simplified gives 92/9
  6. So, 70/7 + 6/27 = 92/9
    In mixed form: 102/9

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