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Add 35/27 and 8/10

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

35/27 + 8/10 is 283/135.

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,
    35/27 = 35 × 10/27 × 10 = 350/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    8/10 = 8 × 27/10 × 27 = 216/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/270 + 216/270 = 350 + 216/270 = 566/270
  5. 566/270 simplified gives 283/135
  6. So, 35/27 + 8/10 = 283/135
    In mixed form: 213/135

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