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Add 42/7 and 10/27

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 10/27

42/7 + 10/27 is 172/27.

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,
    42/7 = 42 × 27/7 × 27 = 1134/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/189 + 70/189 = 1134 + 70/189 = 1204/189
  5. 1204/189 simplified gives 172/27
  6. So, 42/7 + 10/27 = 172/27
    In mixed form: 610/27

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