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Add 35/15 and 70/54

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

35/15 + 70/54 is 98/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   35/15 = 35 × 18/15 × 18 = 630/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/270 + 350/270 = 630 + 350/270 = 980/270
5. 980/270 simplified gives 98/27
6. So, 35/15 + 70/54 = 98/27
   In mixed form: 317/27

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