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Add 10/6 and 5/27

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 5/27

10/6 + 5/27 is 50/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/54 + 10/54 = 90 + 10/54 = 100/54
  5. 100/54 simplified gives 50/27
  6. So, 10/6 + 5/27 = 50/27
    In mixed form: 123/27

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