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Add 27/54 and 24/70

27/54 + 24/70 is 59/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    27/54 = 27 × 35/54 × 35 = 945/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    24/70 = 24 × 27/70 × 27 = 648/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1890 + 648/1890 = 945 + 648/1890 = 1593/1890
  5. 1593/1890 simplified gives 59/70
  6. So, 27/54 + 24/70 = 59/70

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