Add 10/54 and 40/15, Solve 10/54 + 2 10/15 as a fraction

Add 10/54 and 40/15

1^st number: 10/54, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

10/54 + 40/15 is 77/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
40/15 = 40 × 18/15 × 18 = 720/270
Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 720/270 = 50 + 720/270 = 770/270
770/270 simplified gives 77/27
So, 10/54 + 40/15 = 77/27
In mixed form: 223/27

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