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Add 2/27 and 4/70

2/27 + 4/70 is 124/945.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 70/27 × 70 = 140/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    4/70 = 4 × 27/70 × 27 = 108/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1890 + 108/1890 = 140 + 108/1890 = 248/1890
  5. 248/1890 simplified gives 124/945
  6. So, 2/27 + 4/70 = 124/945

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