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Add 3/30 and 70/27

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 2 16/27

3/30 + 70/27 is 727/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/270 + 700/270 = 27 + 700/270 = 727/270
  5. So, 3/30 + 70/27 = 727/270
    In mixed form: 2187/270

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