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Add 49/70 and 70/27

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

49/70 + 70/27 is 889/270.

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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,
   49/70 = 49 × 27/70 × 27 = 1323/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   70/27 = 70 × 70/27 × 70 = 4900/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/1890 + 4900/1890 = 1323 + 4900/1890 = 6223/1890
5. 6223/1890 simplified gives 889/270
6. So, 49/70 + 70/27 = 889/270
   In mixed form: 379/270

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