Add 4/27 and 10/5
1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 2 0/5
4/27 + 10/5 is 58/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135 - Add the two like fractions:
20/135 + 270/135 = 20 + 270/135 = 290/135 - 290/135 simplified gives 58/27
- So, 4/27 + 10/5 = 58/27
In mixed form: 24/27
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