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Add 24/27 and 27/70

24/27 + 27/70 is 803/630.

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,
    24/27 = 24 × 70/27 × 70 = 1680/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    27/70 = 27 × 27/70 × 27 = 729/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1890 + 729/1890 = 1680 + 729/1890 = 2409/1890
  5. 2409/1890 simplified gives 803/630
  6. So, 24/27 + 27/70 = 803/630
    In mixed form: 1173/630

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