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Add 7/27 and 4/10

7/27 + 4/10 is 89/135.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/270 + 108/270 = 70 + 108/270 = 178/270
  5. 178/270 simplified gives 89/135
  6. So, 7/27 + 4/10 = 89/135

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