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Add 54/70 and 10/27

54/70 + 10/27 is 1079/945.

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,
    54/70 = 54 × 27/70 × 27 = 1458/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    10/27 = 10 × 70/27 × 70 = 700/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/1890 + 700/1890 = 1458 + 700/1890 = 2158/1890
  5. 2158/1890 simplified gives 1079/945
  6. So, 54/70 + 10/27 = 1079/945
    In mixed form: 1134/945

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