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Add 1/70 and 42/27

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 15/27

1/70 + 42/27 is 989/630.

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,
    1/70 = 1 × 27/70 × 27 = 27/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    42/27 = 42 × 70/27 × 70 = 2940/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1890 + 2940/1890 = 27 + 2940/1890 = 2967/1890
  5. 2967/1890 simplified gives 989/630
  6. So, 1/70 + 42/27 = 989/630
    In mixed form: 1359/630

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