Add 2/5 and 27/54
2/5 + 27/54 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
2/5 = 2 × 54/5 × 54 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 135/270 = 108 + 135/270 = 243/270 - 243/270 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 2/5 + 27/54 = 9/10
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