Add 5/7 and 25/27
5/7 + 25/27 is 310/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
25/27 = 25 × 7/27 × 7 = 175/189 - Add the two like fractions:
135/189 + 175/189 = 135 + 175/189 = 310/189 - So, 5/7 + 25/27 = 310/189
In mixed form: 1121/189
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