Add 2/27 and 4/5
2/27 + 4/5 is 118/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
10/135 + 108/135 = 10 + 108/135 = 118/135 - So, 2/27 + 4/5 = 118/135
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