Add 27/9 and 27/5
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 5 2/5
27/9 + 27/5 is 42/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
27/9 = 27 × 5/9 × 5 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45 - Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 243/45 = 135 + 243/45 = 378/45 - 378/45 simplified gives 42/5
- So, 27/9 + 27/5 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5
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