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Add 6/70 and 48/27

1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 21/27

6/70 + 48/27 is 587/315.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    48/27 = 48 × 70/27 × 70 = 3360/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/1890 + 3360/1890 = 162 + 3360/1890 = 3522/1890
  5. 3522/1890 simplified gives 587/315
  6. So, 6/70 + 48/27 = 587/315
    In mixed form: 1272/315

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