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Add 70/35 and 32/27

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 5/27

70/35 + 32/27 is 86/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    70/35 = 70 × 27/35 × 27 = 1890/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    32/27 = 32 × 35/27 × 35 = 1120/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/945 + 1120/945 = 1890 + 1120/945 = 3010/945
  5. 3010/945 simplified gives 86/27
  6. So, 70/35 + 32/27 = 86/27
    In mixed form: 35/27

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