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Add 10/72 and 70/27

1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 2 16/27

10/72 + 70/27 is 295/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    10/72 = 10 × 3/72 × 3 = 30/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/216 + 560/216 = 30 + 560/216 = 590/216
  5. 590/216 simplified gives 295/108
  6. So, 10/72 + 70/27 = 295/108
    In mixed form: 279/108

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