Add 30/27 and 5/49, Solve 1 3/27 + 5/49 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 5/49

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 5/49

30/27 + 5/49 is 535/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
30/27 = 30 × 49/27 × 49 = 1470/1323
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
5/49 = 5 × 27/49 × 27 = 135/1323
Add the two like fractions:
1470/1323 + 135/1323 = 1470 + 135/1323 = 1605/1323
1605/1323 simplified gives 535/441
So, 30/27 + 5/49 = 535/441
In mixed form: 194/441

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