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Add 64/27 and 8/30

1st number: 2 10/27, 2nd number: 8/30

64/27 + 8/30 is 356/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    64/27 = 64 × 10/27 × 10 = 640/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/270 + 72/270 = 640 + 72/270 = 712/270
  5. 712/270 simplified gives 356/135
  6. So, 64/27 + 8/30 = 356/135
    In mixed form: 286/135

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