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