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Add 27/6 and 72/10

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 7 2/10

27/6 + 72/10 is 117/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/30 + 216/30 = 135 + 216/30 = 351/30
  5. 351/30 simplified gives 117/10
  6. So, 27/6 + 72/10 = 117/10
    In mixed form: 117/10

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