Add 56/10 and 2/27
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 2/27
56/10 + 2/27 is 766/135.
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,
56/10 = 56 × 27/10 × 27 = 1512/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/270 + 20/270 = 1512 + 20/270 = 1532/270 - 1532/270 simplified gives 766/135
- So, 56/10 + 2/27 = 766/135
In mixed form: 591/135
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