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Add 70/27 and 36/54

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 36/54

70/27 + 36/54 is 88/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    70/27 = 70 × 2/27 × 2 = 140/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    36/54 = 36 × 1/54 × 1 = 36/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/54 + 36/54 = 140 + 36/54 = 176/54
  5. 176/54 simplified gives 88/27
  6. So, 70/27 + 36/54 = 88/27
    In mixed form: 37/27

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