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Add 30/27 and 24/70

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 24/70

30/27 + 24/70 is 458/315.

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,
    30/27 = 30 × 70/27 × 70 = 2100/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    24/70 = 24 × 27/70 × 27 = 648/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1890 + 648/1890 = 2100 + 648/1890 = 2748/1890
  5. 2748/1890 simplified gives 458/315
  6. So, 30/27 + 24/70 = 458/315
    In mixed form: 1143/315

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