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Add 2/7 and 1/27

2/7 + 1/27 is 61/189.

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,
    2/7 = 2 × 27/7 × 27 = 54/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    1/27 = 1 × 7/27 × 7 = 7/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/189 + 7/189 = 54 + 7/189 = 61/189
  5. So, 2/7 + 1/27 = 61/189

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