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Add 7/70 and 4/27

7/70 + 4/27 is 67/270.

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,
    7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    4/27 = 4 × 70/27 × 70 = 280/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/1890 + 280/1890 = 189 + 280/1890 = 469/1890
  5. 469/1890 simplified gives 67/270
  6. So, 7/70 + 4/27 = 67/270

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