Add 27/5 and 63/84
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 63/84
27/5 + 63/84 is 123/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/420 + 315/420 = 2268 + 315/420 = 2583/420 - 2583/420 simplified gives 123/20
- So, 27/5 + 63/84 = 123/20
In mixed form: 63/20
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