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Add 27/10 and 36/14

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 2 8/14

27/10 + 36/14 is 369/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/70 + 180/70 = 189 + 180/70 = 369/70
  5. So, 27/10 + 36/14 = 369/70
    In mixed form: 519/70

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