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Add 27/5 and 30/14

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/14

27/5 + 30/14 is 264/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    27/5 = 27 × 14/5 × 14 = 378/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    30/14 = 30 × 5/14 × 5 = 150/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/70 + 150/70 = 378 + 150/70 = 528/70
  5. 528/70 simplified gives 264/35
  6. So, 27/5 + 30/14 = 264/35
    In mixed form: 719/35

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