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Add 75/27 and 10/5

1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 2 0/5

75/27 + 10/5 is 43/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    75/27 = 75 × 5/27 × 5 = 375/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/135 + 270/135 = 375 + 270/135 = 645/135
  5. 645/135 simplified gives 43/9
  6. So, 75/27 + 10/5 = 43/9
    In mixed form: 47/9

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