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Add 96/81 and 27/70

1st number: 1 15/81, 2nd number: 27/70

96/81 + 27/70 is 2969/1890.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    96/81 = 96 × 70/81 × 70 = 6720/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    27/70 = 27 × 81/70 × 81 = 2187/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/5670 + 2187/5670 = 6720 + 2187/5670 = 8907/5670
  5. 8907/5670 simplified gives 2969/1890
  6. So, 96/81 + 27/70 = 2969/1890
    In mixed form: 11079/1890

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