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Add 3/27 and 1/10

3/27 + 1/10 is 19/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 27/270 = 30 + 27/270 = 57/270
  5. 57/270 simplified gives 19/90
  6. So, 3/27 + 1/10 = 19/90

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