Add 9/27 and 56/70
9/27 + 56/70 is 17/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 70/27 × 70 = 630/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1890 + 1512/1890 = 630 + 1512/1890 = 2142/1890 - 2142/1890 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 9/27 + 56/70 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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