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Add 10/15 and 8/27

10/15 + 8/27 is 26/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/135 + 40/135 = 90 + 40/135 = 130/135
5. 130/135 simplified gives 26/27
6. So, 10/15 + 8/27 = 26/27

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