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Add 70/60 and 14/27

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 14/27

70/60 + 14/27 is 91/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    70/60 = 70 × 9/60 × 9 = 630/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    14/27 = 14 × 20/27 × 20 = 280/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/540 + 280/540 = 630 + 280/540 = 910/540
  5. 910/540 simplified gives 91/54
  6. So, 70/60 + 14/27 = 91/54
    In mixed form: 137/54

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