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Add 32/27 and 8/10

1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 8/10

32/27 + 8/10 is 268/135.

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,
    32/27 = 32 × 10/27 × 10 = 320/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    8/10 = 8 × 27/10 × 27 = 216/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/270 + 216/270 = 320 + 216/270 = 536/270
  5. 536/270 simplified gives 268/135
  6. So, 32/27 + 8/10 = 268/135
    In mixed form: 1133/135

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