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Add 6/7 and 8/27

6/7 + 8/27 is 218/189.

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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,
   6/7 = 6 × 27/7 × 27 = 162/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/189 + 56/189 = 162 + 56/189 = 218/189
5. So, 6/7 + 8/27 = 218/189
   In mixed form: 129/189

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