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Add 70/30 and 8/27

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 8/27

70/30 + 8/27 is 71/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    70/30 = 70 × 9/30 × 9 = 630/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/270 + 80/270 = 630 + 80/270 = 710/270
  5. 710/270 simplified gives 71/27
  6. So, 70/30 + 8/27 = 71/27
    In mixed form: 217/27

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