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Add 6/27 and 12/10

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 2/10

6/27 + 12/10 is 64/45.

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,
    6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/270 + 324/270 = 60 + 324/270 = 384/270
  5. 384/270 simplified gives 64/45
  6. So, 6/27 + 12/10 = 64/45
    In mixed form: 119/45

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