Add 27/5 and 35/9
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 3 8/9
27/5 + 35/9 is 418/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Add the two like fractions:
243/45 + 175/45 = 243 + 175/45 = 418/45 - So, 27/5 + 35/9 = 418/45
In mixed form: 913/45
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