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Add 60/27 and 9/70

1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 9/70

60/27 + 9/70 is 1481/630.

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,
    60/27 = 60 × 70/27 × 70 = 4200/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    9/70 = 9 × 27/70 × 27 = 243/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/1890 + 243/1890 = 4200 + 243/1890 = 4443/1890
  5. 4443/1890 simplified gives 1481/630
  6. So, 60/27 + 9/70 = 1481/630
    In mixed form: 2221/630

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