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Add 27/3 and 75/70

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

27/3 + 75/70 is 141/14.

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,
    75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/210 + 225/210 = 1890 + 225/210 = 2115/210
  5. 2115/210 simplified gives 141/14
  6. So, 27/3 + 75/70 = 141/14
    In mixed form: 101/14

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