Add 75/27 and 6/10
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 6/10
75/27 + 6/10 is 152/45.
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,
75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
750/270 + 162/270 = 750 + 162/270 = 912/270 - 912/270 simplified gives 152/45
- So, 75/27 + 6/10 = 152/45
In mixed form: 317/45
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