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Add 81/70 and 6/27

1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 6/27

81/70 + 6/27 is 869/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    81/70 = 81 × 27/70 × 27 = 2187/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    6/27 = 6 × 70/27 × 70 = 420/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2187/1890 + 420/1890 = 2187 + 420/1890 = 2607/1890
  5. 2607/1890 simplified gives 869/630
  6. So, 81/70 + 6/27 = 869/630
    In mixed form: 1239/630

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