Add 27/5 and 5/84, Solve 5 2/5 + 5/84 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 5/84

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 5/84

27/5 + 5/84 is 2293/420.

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,
5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
Add the two like fractions:
2268/420 + 25/420 = 2268 + 25/420 = 2293/420
So, 27/5 + 5/84 = 2293/420
In mixed form: 5193/420

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