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Add 10/27 and 28/10

1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 2 8/10

10/27 + 28/10 is 428/135.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    10/27 = 10 × 10/27 × 10 = 100/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    28/10 = 28 × 27/10 × 27 = 756/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/270 + 756/270 = 100 + 756/270 = 856/270
  5. 856/270 simplified gives 428/135
  6. So, 10/27 + 28/10 = 428/135
    In mixed form: 323/135

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