Add 56/10 and 1/27, Solve 5 6/10 + 1/27 as a fraction

Add 56/10 and 1/27

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 1/27

56/10 + 1/27 is 761/135.

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,
56/10 = 56 × 27/10 × 27 = 1512/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1/27 = 1 × 10/27 × 10 = 10/270
Add the two like fractions:
1512/270 + 10/270 = 1512 + 10/270 = 1522/270
1522/270 simplified gives 761/135
So, 56/10 + 1/27 = 761/135
In mixed form: 586/135

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