Add 27/5 and 15/27, Solve 5 2/5 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 15/27

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 15/27

27/5 + 15/27 is 268/45.

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,
27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
Add the two like fractions:
729/135 + 75/135 = 729 + 75/135 = 804/135
804/135 simplified gives 268/45
So, 27/5 + 15/27 = 268/45
In mixed form: 543/45

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