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Add 63/10 and 6/27

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 6/27

63/10 + 6/27 is 587/90.

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,
    63/10 = 63 × 27/10 × 27 = 1701/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/270 + 60/270 = 1701 + 60/270 = 1761/270
  5. 1761/270 simplified gives 587/90
  6. So, 63/10 + 6/27 = 587/90
    In mixed form: 647/90

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