Add 27/5 and 50/27
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 23/27
27/5 + 50/27 is 979/135.
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,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135 - Add the two like fractions:
729/135 + 250/135 = 729 + 250/135 = 979/135 - So, 27/5 + 50/27 = 979/135
In mixed form: 734/135
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