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Add 96/9 and 27/10

1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 2 7/10

96/9 + 27/10 is 401/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    96/9 = 96 × 10/9 × 10 = 960/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/90 + 243/90 = 960 + 243/90 = 1203/90
  5. 1203/90 simplified gives 401/30
  6. So, 96/9 + 27/10 = 401/30
    In mixed form: 1311/30

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