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Add 24/70 and 9/27

24/70 + 9/27 is 71/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    24/70 = 24 × 27/70 × 27 = 648/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    9/27 = 9 × 70/27 × 70 = 630/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1890 + 630/1890 = 648 + 630/1890 = 1278/1890
  5. 1278/1890 simplified gives 71/105
  6. So, 24/70 + 9/27 = 71/105

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