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Add 8/27 and 70/15

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 4 10/15

8/27 + 70/15 is 134/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/135 + 630/135 = 40 + 630/135 = 670/135
  5. 670/135 simplified gives 134/27
  6. So, 8/27 + 70/15 = 134/27
    In mixed form: 426/27

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