Add 27/5 and 6/21
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 6/21
27/5 + 6/21 is 199/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
27/5 = 27 × 21/5 × 21 = 567/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
6/21 = 6 × 5/21 × 5 = 30/105 - Add the two like fractions:
567/105 + 30/105 = 567 + 30/105 = 597/105 - 597/105 simplified gives 199/35
- So, 27/5 + 6/21 = 199/35
In mixed form: 524/35
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