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Add 10/3 and 2/27

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 2/27

10/3 + 2/27 is 92/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
    10/3 = 10 × 9/3 × 9 = 90/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    2/27 = 2 × 1/27 × 1 = 2/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/27 + 2/27 = 90 + 2/27 = 92/27
  5. So, 10/3 + 2/27 = 92/27
    In mixed form: 311/27

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