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Add 1/27 and 49/5

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 9 4/5

1/27 + 49/5 is 1328/135.

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,
    1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    49/5 = 49 × 27/5 × 27 = 1323/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/135 + 1323/135 = 5 + 1323/135 = 1328/135
  5. So, 1/27 + 49/5 = 1328/135
    In mixed form: 9113/135

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