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Add 10/35 and 2/27

10/35 + 2/27 is 68/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    10/35 = 10 × 27/35 × 27 = 270/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    2/27 = 2 × 35/27 × 35 = 70/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/945 + 70/945 = 270 + 70/945 = 340/945
  5. 340/945 simplified gives 68/189
  6. So, 10/35 + 2/27 = 68/189

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