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Add 10/8 and 9/27

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 9/27

10/8 + 9/27 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   10/8 = 10 × 27/8 × 27 = 270/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/216 + 72/216 = 270 + 72/216 = 342/216
5. 342/216 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 10/8 + 9/27 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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