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Add 30/70 and 35/27

1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 8/27

30/70 + 35/27 is 326/189.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    30/70 = 30 × 27/70 × 27 = 810/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    35/27 = 35 × 70/27 × 70 = 2450/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/1890 + 2450/1890 = 810 + 2450/1890 = 3260/1890
  5. 3260/1890 simplified gives 326/189
  6. So, 30/70 + 35/27 = 326/189
    In mixed form: 1137/189

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