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Add 27/70 and 8/45

27/70 + 8/45 is 71/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/630 + 112/630 = 243 + 112/630 = 355/630
  5. 355/630 simplified gives 71/126
  6. So, 27/70 + 8/45 = 71/126

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