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Add 24/72 and 70/27

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

24/72 + 70/27 is 79/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   24/72 = 24 × 3/72 × 3 = 72/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/216 + 560/216 = 72 + 560/216 = 632/216
5. 632/216 simplified gives 79/27
6. So, 24/72 + 70/27 = 79/27
   In mixed form: 225/27

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