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Add 81/27 and 36/70

1^st number: 3 0/27, 2^nd number: 36/70

81/27 + 36/70 is 123/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   81/27 = 81 × 70/27 × 70 = 5670/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   36/70 = 36 × 27/70 × 27 = 972/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5670/1890 + 972/1890 = 5670 + 972/1890 = 6642/1890
5. 6642/1890 simplified gives 123/35
6. So, 81/27 + 36/70 = 123/35
   In mixed form: 318/35

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