Add 10/27 and 24/5
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 4 4/5
10/27 + 24/5 is 698/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
24/5 = 24 × 27/5 × 27 = 648/135 - Add the two like fractions:
50/135 + 648/135 = 50 + 648/135 = 698/135 - So, 10/27 + 24/5 = 698/135
In mixed form: 523/135
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