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Add 1/27 and 10/5

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 2 0/5

1/27 + 10/5 is 55/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/135 + 270/135 = 5 + 270/135 = 275/135
  5. 275/135 simplified gives 55/27
  6. So, 1/27 + 10/5 = 55/27
    In mixed form: 21/27

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