Add 27/5 and 14/35, Solve 5 2/5 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 14/35

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/35

27/5 + 14/35 is 29/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
27/5 = 27 × 7/5 × 7 = 189/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
14/35 = 14 × 1/35 × 1 = 14/35
Add the two like fractions:
189/35 + 14/35 = 189 + 14/35 = 203/35
203/35 simplified gives 29/5
So, 27/5 + 14/35 = 29/5
In mixed form: 54/5

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