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Add 10/2 and 7/27

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/27

10/2 + 7/27 is 142/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/54 + 14/54 = 270 + 14/54 = 284/54
5. 284/54 simplified gives 142/27
6. So, 10/2 + 7/27 = 142/27
   In mixed form: 57/27

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