Add 56/54 and 27/10, Solve 1 2/54 + 2 7/10 as a fraction

Add 56/54 and 27/10

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

56/54 + 27/10 is 1009/270.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
27/10 = 27 × 27/10 × 27 = 729/270
Add the two like fractions:
280/270 + 729/270 = 280 + 729/270 = 1009/270
So, 56/54 + 27/10 = 1009/270
In mixed form: 3199/270

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