Add 27/10 and 14/20, Solve 2 7/10 + 14/20 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 14/20

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 14/20

27/10 + 14/20 is 17/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
27/10 = 27 × 2/10 × 2 = 54/20
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20
Add the two like fractions:
54/20 + 14/20 = 54 + 14/20 = 68/20
68/20 simplified gives 17/5
So, 27/10 + 14/20 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5

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