Add 10/5 and 14/27
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 14/27
10/5 + 14/27 is 68/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 70/135 = 270 + 70/135 = 340/135 - 340/135 simplified gives 68/27
- So, 10/5 + 14/27 = 68/27
In mixed form: 214/27
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