Add 27/5 and 10/63
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 10/63
27/5 + 10/63 is 1751/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
27/5 = 27 × 63/5 × 63 = 1701/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/315 + 50/315 = 1701 + 50/315 = 1751/315 - So, 27/5 + 10/63 = 1751/315
In mixed form: 5176/315
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