Add 5/10 and 8/27
5/10 + 8/27 is 43/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 80/270 = 135 + 80/270 = 215/270 - 215/270 simplified gives 43/54
- So, 5/10 + 8/27 = 43/54
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