Add 14/5 and 21/27
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 21/27
145 + 2127 is 16145.
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,
145 = 14 × 275 × 27 = 378135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2127 = 21 × 527 × 5 = 105135 - Add the two like fractions:
378135 + 105135 = 378 + 105135 = 483135 - 483/135 simplified gives 16145
- So, 14/5 + 21/27 = 161/45
In mixed form: 32645
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