Add 27/5 and 14/27
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 14/27
275 + 1427 is 799135.
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,
275 = 27 × 275 × 27 = 729135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1427 = 14 × 527 × 5 = 70135 - Add the two like fractions:
729135 + 70135 = 729 + 70135 = 799135 - So, 27/5 + 14/27 = 799/135
In mixed form: 5124135
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