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Add 12/8 and 10/27

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

12/8 + 10/27 is 101/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/216 + 80/216 = 324 + 80/216 = 404/216
  5. 404/216 simplified gives 101/54
  6. So, 12/8 + 10/27 = 101/54
    In mixed form: 147/54

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