Add 10/2 and 2/27, Solve 5 0/2 + 2/27 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 2/27

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/27

10/2 + 2/27 is 137/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54
Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 4/54 = 270 + 4/54 = 274/54
274/54 simplified gives 137/27
So, 10/2 + 2/27 = 137/27
In mixed form: 52/27

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