Add 2/10 and 2/54
2/10 + 2/54 is 32/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 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 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 10/270 = 54 + 10/270 = 64/270 - 64/270 simplified gives 32/135
- So, 2/10 + 2/54 = 32/135
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