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Add 3/27 and 42/5

1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 8 2/5

3/27 + 42/5 is 383/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/135 + 1134/135 = 15 + 1134/135 = 1149/135
  5. 1149/135 simplified gives 383/45
  6. So, 3/27 + 42/5 = 383/45
    In mixed form: 823/45

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