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Add 35/27 and 7/70

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 7/70

35/27 + 7/70 is 377/270.

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,
    35/27 = 35 × 70/27 × 70 = 2450/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1890 + 189/1890 = 2450 + 189/1890 = 2639/1890
  5. 2639/1890 simplified gives 377/270
  6. So, 35/27 + 7/70 = 377/270
    In mixed form: 1107/270

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