Add 3/5 and 42/27, Solve 3/5 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 3/5 and 42/27

1^st number: 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

3/5 + 42/27 is 97/45.

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,
3/5 = 3 × 27/5 × 27 = 81/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 210/135 = 81 + 210/135 = 291/135
291/135 simplified gives 97/45
So, 3/5 + 42/27 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45

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