Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 2/10 and 28/27

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 1/27

2/10 + 28/27 is 167/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    28/27 = 28 × 10/27 × 10 = 280/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/270 + 280/270 = 54 + 280/270 = 334/270
  5. 334/270 simplified gives 167/135
  6. So, 2/10 + 28/27 = 167/135
    In mixed form: 132/135

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com