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Add 10/30 and 20/27

10/30 + 20/27 is 29/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    10/30 = 10 × 9/30 × 9 = 90/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/270 + 200/270 = 90 + 200/270 = 290/270
  5. 290/270 simplified gives 29/27
  6. So, 10/30 + 20/27 = 29/27
    In mixed form: 12/27

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