Add 27/10 and 56/6
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 9 2/6
27/10 + 56/6 is 361/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 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 6 × 5 = 30,
56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30 - Add the two like fractions:
81/30 + 280/30 = 81 + 280/30 = 361/30 - So, 27/10 + 56/6 = 361/30
In mixed form: 121/30
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