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Add 12/27 and 5/70

12/27 + 5/70 is 65/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    12/27 = 12 × 70/27 × 70 = 840/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1890 + 135/1890 = 840 + 135/1890 = 975/1890
  5. 975/1890 simplified gives 65/126
  6. So, 12/27 + 5/70 = 65/126

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