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Add 15/27 and 5/10

15/27 + 5/10 is 19/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/270 + 135/270 = 150 + 135/270 = 285/270
  5. 285/270 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 15/27 + 5/10 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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