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Add 3/27 and 15/70

3/27 + 15/70 is 41/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    3/27 = 3 × 70/27 × 70 = 210/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    15/70 = 15 × 27/70 × 27 = 405/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1890 + 405/1890 = 210 + 405/1890 = 615/1890
  5. 615/1890 simplified gives 41/126
  6. So, 3/27 + 15/70 = 41/126

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