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Add 36/27 and 18/70

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 18/70

36/27 + 18/70 is 167/105.

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,
    36/27 = 36 × 70/27 × 70 = 2520/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    18/70 = 18 × 27/70 × 27 = 486/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1890 + 486/1890 = 2520 + 486/1890 = 3006/1890
  5. 3006/1890 simplified gives 167/105
  6. So, 36/27 + 18/70 = 167/105
    In mixed form: 162/105

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