Add 12/5 and 24/27, Solve 2 2/5 + 24/27 as a fraction

Add 12/5 and 24/27

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 24/27

12/5 + 24/27 is 148/45.

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,
12/5 = 12 × 27/5 × 27 = 324/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135
Add the two like fractions:
324/135 + 120/135 = 324 + 120/135 = 444/135
444/135 simplified gives 148/45
So, 12/5 + 24/27 = 148/45
In mixed form: 313/45

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