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Add 27/30 and 70/4

1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 17 2/4

27/30 + 70/4 is 92/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    70/4 = 70 × 15/4 × 15 = 1050/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/60 + 1050/60 = 54 + 1050/60 = 1104/60
  5. 1104/60 simplified gives 92/5
  6. So, 27/30 + 70/4 = 92/5
    In mixed form: 182/5

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