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Add 36/70 and 24/27

36/70 + 24/27 is 442/315.

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,
    36/70 = 36 × 27/70 × 27 = 972/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    24/27 = 24 × 70/27 × 70 = 1680/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1890 + 1680/1890 = 972 + 1680/1890 = 2652/1890
  5. 2652/1890 simplified gives 442/315
  6. So, 36/70 + 24/27 = 442/315
    In mixed form: 1127/315

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