Add 75/27 and 4/5
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 4/5
75/27 + 4/5 is 161/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/27 = 75 × 5/27 × 5 = 375/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
375/135 + 108/135 = 375 + 108/135 = 483/135 - 483/135 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 75/27 + 4/5 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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