Add 27/5 and 25/54
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 25/54
27/5 + 25/54 is 1583/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/270 + 125/270 = 1458 + 125/270 = 1583/270 - So, 27/5 + 25/54 = 1583/270
In mixed form: 5233/270
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