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Add 3/27 and 3/10

3/27 + 3/10 is 37/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    3/10 = 3 × 27/10 × 27 = 81/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 81/270 = 30 + 81/270 = 111/270
  5. 111/270 simplified gives 37/90
  6. So, 3/27 + 3/10 = 37/90

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