Add 80/70 and 15/27
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 15/27
80/70 + 15/27 is 107/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
80/70 = 80 × 27/70 × 27 = 2160/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
15/27 = 15 × 70/27 × 70 = 1050/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1890 + 1050/1890 = 2160 + 1050/1890 = 3210/1890 - 3210/1890 simplified gives 107/63
- So, 80/70 + 15/27 = 107/63
In mixed form: 144/63
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