Add 27/28 and 14/5, Solve 27/28 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 27/28 and 14/5

1^st number: 27/28, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

27/28 + 14/5 is 527/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
14/5 = 14 × 28/5 × 28 = 392/140
Add the two like fractions:
135/140 + 392/140 = 135 + 392/140 = 527/140
So, 27/28 + 14/5 = 527/140
In mixed form: 3107/140

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