Add 27/5 and 36/70, Solve 5 2/5 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 36/70

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 36/70

27/5 + 36/70 is 207/35.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
27/5 = 27 × 14/5 × 14 = 378/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70
Add the two like fractions:
378/70 + 36/70 = 378 + 36/70 = 414/70
414/70 simplified gives 207/35
So, 27/5 + 36/70 = 207/35
In mixed form: 532/35

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