Add 27/5 and 3/81, Solve 5 2/5 + 3/81 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 3/81

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 3/81

27/5 + 3/81 is 734/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
27/5 = 27 × 81/5 × 81 = 2187/405
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
3/81 = 3 × 5/81 × 5 = 15/405
Add the two like fractions:
2187/405 + 15/405 = 2187 + 15/405 = 2202/405
2202/405 simplified gives 734/135
So, 27/5 + 3/81 = 734/135
In mixed form: 559/135

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