Add 25/27 and 36/5
1st number: 25/27, 2nd number: 7 1/5
25/27 + 36/5 is 1097/135.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
36/5 = 36 × 27/5 × 27 = 972/135 - Add the two like fractions:
125/135 + 972/135 = 125 + 972/135 = 1097/135 - So, 25/27 + 36/5 = 1097/135
In mixed form: 817/135
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