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Add 70/2 and 7/27

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 7/27

70/2 + 7/27 is 952/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    70/2 = 70 × 27/2 × 27 = 1890/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/54 + 14/54 = 1890 + 14/54 = 1904/54
  5. 1904/54 simplified gives 952/27
  6. So, 70/2 + 7/27 = 952/27
    In mixed form: 357/27

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