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Add 27/70 and 15/21

27/70 + 15/21 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 21 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 21 × 10 = 210,
    15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/210 + 150/210 = 81 + 150/210 = 231/210
  5. 231/210 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 27/70 + 15/21 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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