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Add 2/10 and 3/27

2/10 + 3/27 is 14/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/270 + 30/270 = 54 + 30/270 = 84/270
  5. 84/270 simplified gives 14/45
  6. So, 2/10 + 3/27 = 14/45

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