Add 27/5 and 16/84
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 16/84
27/5 + 16/84 is 587/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
27/5 = 27 × 84/5 × 84 = 2268/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/420 + 80/420 = 2268 + 80/420 = 2348/420 - 2348/420 simplified gives 587/105
- So, 27/5 + 16/84 = 587/105
In mixed form: 562/105
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