Add 28/27 and 84/5, Solve 1 1/27 + 16 4/5 as a fraction

Add 28/27 and 84/5

1^st number: 1 1/27, 2^nd number: 16 4/5

28/27 + 84/5 is 2408/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
84/5 = 84 × 27/5 × 27 = 2268/135
Add the two like fractions:
140/135 + 2268/135 = 140 + 2268/135 = 2408/135
So, 28/27 + 84/5 = 2408/135
In mixed form: 17113/135

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