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Add 10/16 and 21/27

10/16 + 21/27 is 101/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/432 + 336/432 = 270 + 336/432 = 606/432
5. 606/432 simplified gives 101/72
6. So, 10/16 + 21/27 = 101/72
   In mixed form: 129/72

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