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Add 54/28 and 27/70

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 27/70

54/28 + 27/70 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/140 + 54/140 = 270 + 54/140 = 324/140
5. 324/140 simplified gives 81/35
6. So, 54/28 + 27/70 = 81/35
   In mixed form: 211/35

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