Add 10/27 and 20/4
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 5 0/4
10/27 + 20/4 is 145/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Add the two like fractions:
40/108 + 540/108 = 40 + 540/108 = 580/108 - 580/108 simplified gives 145/27
- So, 10/27 + 20/4 = 145/27
In mixed form: 510/27
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