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Add 40/27 and 16/70

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 16/70

40/27 + 16/70 is 1616/945.

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,
    40/27 = 40 × 70/27 × 70 = 2800/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    16/70 = 16 × 27/70 × 27 = 432/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1890 + 432/1890 = 2800 + 432/1890 = 3232/1890
  5. 3232/1890 simplified gives 1616/945
  6. So, 40/27 + 16/70 = 1616/945
    In mixed form: 1671/945

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