Add 10/5 and 3/27, Solve 2 0/5 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 10/5 and 3/27

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 3/27

10/5 + 3/27 is 19/9.

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,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135
Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 15/135 = 270 + 15/135 = 285/135
285/135 simplified gives 19/9
So, 10/5 + 3/27 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9

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