Add 27/56 and 3/10
27/56 + 3/10 is 219/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
3/10 = 3 × 28/10 × 28 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
135/280 + 84/280 = 135 + 84/280 = 219/280 - So, 27/56 + 3/10 = 219/280
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