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Add 27/3 and 70/40

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 1 30/40

27/3 + 70/40 is 43/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    27/3 = 27 × 40/3 × 40 = 1080/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/120 + 210/120 = 1080 + 210/120 = 1290/120
  5. 1290/120 simplified gives 43/4
  6. So, 27/3 + 70/40 = 43/4
    In mixed form: 103/4

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