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Add 70/4 and 45/27

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 1 18/27

70/4 + 45/27 is 115/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    70/4 = 70 × 27/4 × 27 = 1890/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/108 + 180/108 = 1890 + 180/108 = 2070/108
  5. 2070/108 simplified gives 115/6
  6. So, 70/4 + 45/27 = 115/6
    In mixed form: 191/6

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