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Add 10/27 and 30/5

1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 6 0/5

10/27 + 30/5 is 172/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/135 + 810/135 = 50 + 810/135 = 860/135
  5. 860/135 simplified gives 172/27
  6. So, 10/27 + 30/5 = 172/27
    In mixed form: 610/27

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