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Add 27/5 and 14/81

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 14/81

27/5 + 14/81 is 2257/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    27/5 = 27 × 81/5 × 81 = 2187/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    14/81 = 14 × 5/81 × 5 = 70/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2187/405 + 70/405 = 2187 + 70/405 = 2257/405
  5. So, 27/5 + 14/81 = 2257/405
    In mixed form: 5232/405

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