Add 1/5 and 21/27
1/5 + 21/27 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
1/5 = 1 × 27/5 × 27 = 27/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
21/27 = 21 × 5/27 × 5 = 105/135 - Add the two like fractions:
27/135 + 105/135 = 27 + 105/135 = 132/135 - 132/135 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 1/5 + 21/27 = 44/45
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