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Add 27/70 and 35/56

27/70 + 35/56 is 283/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/280 + 175/280 = 108 + 175/280 = 283/280
  5. So, 27/70 + 35/56 = 283/280
    In mixed form: 13/280

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