Add 27/2 and 27/5
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5 2/5
27/2 + 27/5 is 189/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
27/2 = 27 × 5/2 × 5 = 135/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
27/5 = 27 × 2/5 × 2 = 54/10 - Add the two like fractions:
135/10 + 54/10 = 135 + 54/10 = 189/10 - So, 27/2 + 27/5 = 189/10
In mixed form: 189/10
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