Add 5/10 and 25/27
5/10 + 25/27 is 77/54.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 10/27 × 10 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 250/270 = 135 + 250/270 = 385/270 - 385/270 simplified gives 77/54
- So, 5/10 + 25/27 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
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