Add 5/10 and 2/27
5/10 + 2/27 is 31/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 20/270 = 135 + 20/270 = 155/270 - 155/270 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 5/10 + 2/27 = 31/54
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