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Add 35/10 and 70/27

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 2 16/27

35/10 + 70/27 is 329/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    35/10 = 35 × 27/10 × 27 = 945/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/270 + 700/270 = 945 + 700/270 = 1645/270
  5. 1645/270 simplified gives 329/54
  6. So, 35/10 + 70/27 = 329/54
    In mixed form: 65/54

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