Add 75/5 and 12/27
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 12/27
75/5 + 12/27 is 139/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
75/5 = 75 × 27/5 × 27 = 2025/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/135 + 60/135 = 2025 + 60/135 = 2085/135 - 2085/135 simplified gives 139/9
- So, 75/5 + 12/27 = 139/9
In mixed form: 154/9
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