Add 5/7 and 3/27
5/7 + 3/27 is 52/63.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Add the two like fractions:
135/189 + 21/189 = 135 + 21/189 = 156/189 - 156/189 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 5/7 + 3/27 = 52/63
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