Add 27/5 and 14/54, Solve 5 2/5 + 14/54 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 14/54

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/54

27/5 + 14/54 is 764/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
Add the two like fractions:
1458/270 + 70/270 = 1458 + 70/270 = 1528/270
1528/270 simplified gives 764/135
So, 27/5 + 14/54 = 764/135
In mixed form: 589/135

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