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Add 60/27 and 6/10

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

60/27 + 6/10 is 127/45.

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,
    60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/270 + 162/270 = 600 + 162/270 = 762/270
  5. 762/270 simplified gives 127/45
  6. So, 60/27 + 6/10 = 127/45
    In mixed form: 237/45

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