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Add 70/90 and 15/27

70/90 + 15/27 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    70/90 = 70 × 3/90 × 3 = 210/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/270 + 150/270 = 210 + 150/270 = 360/270
  5. 360/270 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 70/90 + 15/27 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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