Add 27/10 and 45/56, Solve 2 7/10 + 45/56 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 45/56

27/10 + 45/56 is 981/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
27/10 = 27 × 28/10 × 28 = 756/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
Add the two like fractions:
756/280 + 225/280 = 756 + 225/280 = 981/280
So, 27/10 + 45/56 = 981/280
In mixed form: 3141/280

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