Add 56/27 and 3/10
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 3/10
56/27 + 3/10 is 641/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
3/10 = 3 × 27/10 × 27 = 81/270 - Add the two like fractions:
560/270 + 81/270 = 560 + 81/270 = 641/270 - So, 56/27 + 3/10 = 641/270
In mixed form: 2101/270
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