Add 28/5 and 63/27, Solve 5 3/5 + 2 9/27 as a fraction

Add 28/5 and 63/27

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

28/5 + 63/27 is 119/15.

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,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135
Add the two like fractions:
756/135 + 315/135 = 756 + 315/135 = 1071/135
1071/135 simplified gives 119/15
So, 28/5 + 63/27 = 119/15
In mixed form: 714/15

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