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Add 6/27 and 25/70

6/27 + 25/70 is 73/126.

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,
    6/27 = 6 × 70/27 × 70 = 420/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    25/70 = 25 × 27/70 × 27 = 675/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1890 + 675/1890 = 420 + 675/1890 = 1095/1890
  5. 1095/1890 simplified gives 73/126
  6. So, 6/27 + 25/70 = 73/126

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