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Add 2/27 and 6/10

2/27 + 6/10 is 91/135.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/270 + 162/270 = 20 + 162/270 = 182/270
  5. 182/270 simplified gives 91/135
  6. So, 2/27 + 6/10 = 91/135

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