Add 27/5 and 16/27
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 16/27
27/5 + 16/27 is 809/135.
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,
27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135 - Add the two like fractions:
729/135 + 80/135 = 729 + 80/135 = 809/135 - So, 27/5 + 16/27 = 809/135
In mixed form: 5134/135
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