Add 27/10 and 5/54, Solve 2 7/10 + 5/54 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 5/54

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 5/54

27/10 + 5/54 is 377/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
27/10 = 27 × 27/10 × 27 = 729/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
Add the two like fractions:
729/270 + 25/270 = 729 + 25/270 = 754/270
754/270 simplified gives 377/135
So, 27/10 + 5/54 = 377/135
In mixed form: 2107/135

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