Add 28/5 and 4/27
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 4/27
28/5 + 4/27 is 776/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
28/5 = 28 × 27/5 × 27 = 756/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
756/135 + 20/135 = 756 + 20/135 = 776/135 - So, 28/5 + 4/27 = 776/135
In mixed form: 5101/135
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