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Add 9/10 and 15/27

9/10 + 15/27 is 131/90.

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,
    9/10 = 9 × 27/10 × 27 = 243/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/270 + 150/270 = 243 + 150/270 = 393/270
  5. 393/270 simplified gives 131/90
  6. So, 9/10 + 15/27 = 131/90
    In mixed form: 141/90

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