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Add 84/10 and 5/27

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/27

84/10 + 5/27 is 1159/135.

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,
    84/10 = 84 × 27/10 × 27 = 2268/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/270 + 50/270 = 2268 + 50/270 = 2318/270
  5. 2318/270 simplified gives 1159/135
  6. So, 84/10 + 5/27 = 1159/135
    In mixed form: 879/135

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