Add 25/10 and 5/27
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5/27
25/10 + 5/27 is 145/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
25/10 = 25 × 27/10 × 27 = 675/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
675/270 + 50/270 = 675 + 50/270 = 725/270 - 725/270 simplified gives 145/54
- So, 25/10 + 5/27 = 145/54
In mixed form: 237/54
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