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Add 27/3 and 5/70

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 5/70

27/3 + 5/70 is 127/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    27/3 = 27 × 70/3 × 70 = 1890/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/210 + 15/210 = 1890 + 15/210 = 1905/210
  5. 1905/210 simplified gives 127/14
  6. So, 27/3 + 5/70 = 127/14
    In mixed form: 91/14

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