Add 1/5 and 63/27
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 2 9/27
1/5 + 63/27 is 38/15.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135 - Add the two like fractions:
27/135 + 315/135 = 27 + 315/135 = 342/135 - 342/135 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 1/5 + 63/27 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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