Add 27/5 and 7/84
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 7/84
27/5 + 7/84 is 329/60.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/420 + 35/420 = 2268 + 35/420 = 2303/420 - 2303/420 simplified gives 329/60
- So, 27/5 + 7/84 = 329/60
In mixed form: 529/60
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