Add 27/25 and 10/70, Solve 1 2/25 + 10/70 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 10/70

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 10/70

27/25 + 10/70 is 214/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
27/25 = 27 × 14/25 × 14 = 378/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350
Add the two like fractions:
378/350 + 50/350 = 378 + 50/350 = 428/350
428/350 simplified gives 214/175
So, 27/25 + 10/70 = 214/175
In mixed form: 139/175

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