Add 2/10 and 15/27
2/10 + 15/27 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 150/270 = 54 + 150/270 = 204/270 - 204/270 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 2/10 + 15/27 = 34/45
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