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Add 27/9 and 8/5

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1 3/5

27/9 + 8/5 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    27/9 = 27 × 5/9 × 5 = 135/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/45 + 72/45 = 135 + 72/45 = 207/45
  5. 207/45 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 27/9 + 8/5 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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