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Add 72/70 and 8/27

1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 8/27

72/70 + 8/27 is 1252/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    72/70 = 72 × 27/70 × 27 = 1944/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    8/27 = 8 × 70/27 × 70 = 560/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1890 + 560/1890 = 1944 + 560/1890 = 2504/1890
  5. 2504/1890 simplified gives 1252/945
  6. So, 72/70 + 8/27 = 1252/945
    In mixed form: 1307/945

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