Add 27/5 and 54/7
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 7 5/7
27/5 + 54/7 is 459/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
27/5 = 27 × 7/5 × 7 = 189/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
54/7 = 54 × 5/7 × 5 = 270/35 - Add the two like fractions:
189/35 + 270/35 = 189 + 270/35 = 459/35 - So, 27/5 + 54/7 = 459/35
In mixed form: 134/35
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