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Add 10/7 and 6/27

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 6/27

10/7 + 6/27 is 104/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    10/7 = 10 × 27/7 × 27 = 270/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/189 + 42/189 = 270 + 42/189 = 312/189
  5. 312/189 simplified gives 104/63
  6. So, 10/7 + 6/27 = 104/63
    In mixed form: 141/63

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