Add 27/10 and 5/36, Solve 2 7/10 + 5/36 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 5/36

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 5/36

27/10 + 5/36 is 511/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
27/10 = 27 × 18/10 × 18 = 486/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
Add the two like fractions:
486/180 + 25/180 = 486 + 25/180 = 511/180
So, 27/10 + 5/36 = 511/180
In mixed form: 2151/180

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