Add 72/27 and 9/70
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 9/70
72/27 + 9/70 is 587/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
72/27 = 72 × 70/27 × 70 = 5040/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
9/70 = 9 × 27/70 × 27 = 243/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/1890 + 243/1890 = 5040 + 243/1890 = 5283/1890 - 5283/1890 simplified gives 587/210
- So, 72/27 + 9/70 = 587/210
In mixed form: 2167/210
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