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Add 36/70 and 64/27

1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 2 10/27

36/70 + 64/27 is 2726/945.

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,
    64/27 = 64 × 70/27 × 70 = 4480/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1890 + 4480/1890 = 972 + 4480/1890 = 5452/1890
  5. 5452/1890 simplified gives 2726/945
  6. So, 36/70 + 64/27 = 2726/945
    In mixed form: 2836/945

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