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Add 5/70 and 56/27

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 2 2/27

5/70 + 56/27 is 811/378.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    56/27 = 56 × 70/27 × 70 = 3920/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1890 + 3920/1890 = 135 + 3920/1890 = 4055/1890
  5. 4055/1890 simplified gives 811/378
  6. So, 5/70 + 56/27 = 811/378
    In mixed form: 255/378

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