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Add 70/27 and 42/63

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 42/63

70/27 + 42/63 is 88/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   70/27 = 70 × 7/27 × 7 = 490/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/189 + 126/189 = 490 + 126/189 = 616/189
5. 616/189 simplified gives 88/27
6. So, 70/27 + 42/63 = 88/27
   In mixed form: 37/27

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