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Add 10/25 and 6/27

10/25 + 6/27 is 28/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    10/25 = 10 × 27/25 × 27 = 270/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/675 + 150/675 = 270 + 150/675 = 420/675
  5. 420/675 simplified gives 28/45
  6. So, 10/25 + 6/27 = 28/45

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