Add 2/5 and 56/27
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/27
2/5 + 56/27 is 334/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/5 = 2 × 27/5 × 27 = 54/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
56/27 = 56 × 5/27 × 5 = 280/135 - Add the two like fractions:
54/135 + 280/135 = 54 + 280/135 = 334/135 - So, 2/5 + 56/27 = 334/135
In mixed form: 264/135
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