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Add 27/10 and 5/70

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 5/70

27/10 + 5/70 is 97/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
    5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/70 + 5/70 = 189 + 5/70 = 194/70
  5. 194/70 simplified gives 97/35
  6. So, 27/10 + 5/70 = 97/35
    In mixed form: 227/35

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