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Add 2/54 and 1/10

2/54 + 1/10 is 37/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/270 + 27/270 = 10 + 27/270 = 37/270
  5. So, 2/54 + 1/10 = 37/270

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