Add 2/7 and 5/27
2/7 + 5/27 is 89/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
2/7 = 2 × 27/7 × 27 = 54/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Add the two like fractions:
54/189 + 35/189 = 54 + 35/189 = 89/189 - So, 2/7 + 5/27 = 89/189
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