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Add 27/42 and 16/70

27/42 + 16/70 is 61/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/210 + 48/210 = 135 + 48/210 = 183/210
  5. 183/210 simplified gives 61/70
  6. So, 27/42 + 16/70 = 61/70

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