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Add 1/10 and 12/27

1/10 + 12/27 is 49/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/270 + 120/270 = 27 + 120/270 = 147/270
  5. 147/270 simplified gives 49/90
  6. So, 1/10 + 12/27 = 49/90

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