Add 25/27 and 28/5, Solve 25/27 + 5 3/5 as a fraction

Add 25/27 and 28/5

1^st number: 25/27, 2^nd number: 5 3/5

25/27 + 28/5 is 881/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
28/5 = 28 × 27/5 × 27 = 756/135
Add the two like fractions:
125/135 + 756/135 = 125 + 756/135 = 881/135
So, 25/27 + 28/5 = 881/135
In mixed form: 671/135

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