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Add 6/10 and 35/27

1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 1 8/27

6/10 + 35/27 is 256/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    35/27 = 35 × 10/27 × 10 = 350/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/270 + 350/270 = 162 + 350/270 = 512/270
  5. 512/270 simplified gives 256/135
  6. So, 6/10 + 35/27 = 256/135
    In mixed form: 1121/135

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