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Add 70/21 and 5/27

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 5/27

70/21 + 5/27 is 95/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    70/21 = 70 × 9/21 × 9 = 630/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/189 + 35/189 = 630 + 35/189 = 665/189
  5. 665/189 simplified gives 95/27
  6. So, 70/21 + 5/27 = 95/27
    In mixed form: 314/27

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