Add 18/5 and 50/27, Solve 3 3/5 + 1 23/27 as a fraction

Add 18/5 and 50/27

1^st number: 3 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

18/5 + 50/27 is 736/135.

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,
18/5 = 18 × 27/5 × 27 = 486/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
Add the two like fractions:
486/135 + 250/135 = 486 + 250/135 = 736/135
So, 18/5 + 50/27 = 736/135
In mixed form: 561/135

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