Add 27/28 and 5/10
27/28 + 5/10 is 41/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
135/140 + 70/140 = 135 + 70/140 = 205/140 - 205/140 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 27/28 + 5/10 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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