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Add 30/27 and 3/70

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

30/27 + 3/70 is 727/630.

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,
    3/70 = 3 × 27/70 × 27 = 81/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1890 + 81/1890 = 2100 + 81/1890 = 2181/1890
  5. 2181/1890 simplified gives 727/630
  6. So, 30/27 + 3/70 = 727/630
    In mixed form: 197/630

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