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Add 10/7 and 7/27

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

10/7 + 7/27 is 319/189.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/189 + 49/189 = 270 + 49/189 = 319/189
  5. So, 10/7 + 7/27 = 319/189
    In mixed form: 1130/189

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