Add 2/5 and 24/27
2/5 + 24/27 is 58/45.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 27/5 × 27 = 54/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
54/135 + 120/135 = 54 + 120/135 = 174/135 - 174/135 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 2/5 + 24/27 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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