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Add 27/12 and 10/7

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1 3/7

27/12 + 10/7 is 103/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    10/7 = 10 × 12/7 × 12 = 120/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/84 + 120/84 = 189 + 120/84 = 309/84
  5. 309/84 simplified gives 103/28
  6. So, 27/12 + 10/7 = 103/28
    In mixed form: 319/28

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