Add 27/10 and 20/3
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 6 2/3
27/10 + 20/3 is 281/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
20/3 = 20 × 10/3 × 10 = 200/30 - Add the two like fractions:
81/30 + 200/30 = 81 + 200/30 = 281/30 - So, 27/10 + 20/3 = 281/30
In mixed form: 911/30
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