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Add 27/70 and 1/6

27/70 + 1/6 is 58/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/210 + 35/210 = 81 + 35/210 = 116/210
  5. 116/210 simplified gives 58/105
  6. So, 27/70 + 1/6 = 58/105

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