Add 6/5 and 27/54
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 27/54
6/5 + 27/54 is 17/10.
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,
6/5 = 6 × 54/5 × 54 = 324/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 135/270 = 324 + 135/270 = 459/270 - 459/270 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 6/5 + 27/54 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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