Add 5/10 and 7/54
5/10 + 7/54 is 17/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 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 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 35/270 = 135 + 35/270 = 170/270 - 170/270 simplified gives 17/27
- So, 5/10 + 7/54 = 17/27
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 5/10+14/54 5/20+7/54 15/10+7/54 5/10+21/54 5/30+7/54 25/10+7/54 5/10+35/54 5/50+7/54 35/10+7/54 5/10+49/54 5/70+7/54