Add 1/27 and 63/5
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 12 3/5
1/27 + 63/5 is 1706/135.
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,
63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135 - Add the two like fractions:
5/135 + 1701/135 = 5 + 1701/135 = 1706/135 - So, 1/27 + 63/5 = 1706/135
In mixed form: 1286/135
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