Add 4/27 and 25/10, Solve 4/27 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 25/10

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

4/27 + 25/10 is 143/54.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
25/10 = 25 × 27/10 × 27 = 675/270
Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 675/270 = 40 + 675/270 = 715/270
715/270 simplified gives 143/54
So, 4/27 + 25/10 = 143/54
In mixed form: 235/54

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