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Add 15/27 and 5/70

15/27 + 5/70 is 79/126.

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,
    15/27 = 15 × 70/27 × 70 = 1050/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1890 + 135/1890 = 1050 + 135/1890 = 1185/1890
  5. 1185/1890 simplified gives 79/126
  6. So, 15/27 + 5/70 = 79/126

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