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Add 70/32 and 3/27

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3/27

70/32 + 3/27 is 331/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    70/32 = 70 × 27/32 × 27 = 1890/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/864 + 96/864 = 1890 + 96/864 = 1986/864
  5. 1986/864 simplified gives 331/144
  6. So, 70/32 + 3/27 = 331/144
    In mixed form: 243/144

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