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Add 30/5 and 70/27

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 16/27

30/5 + 70/27 is 232/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/135 + 350/135 = 810 + 350/135 = 1160/135
  5. 1160/135 simplified gives 232/27
  6. So, 30/5 + 70/27 = 232/27
    In mixed form: 816/27

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