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Add 10/27 and 3/8

10/27 + 3/8 is 161/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/216 + 81/216 = 80 + 81/216 = 161/216
  5. So, 10/27 + 3/8 = 161/216

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