Add 32/5 and 28/27
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 1 1/27
32/5 + 28/27 is 1004/135.
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,
32/5 = 32 × 27/5 × 27 = 864/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135 - Add the two like fractions:
864/135 + 140/135 = 864 + 140/135 = 1004/135 - So, 32/5 + 28/27 = 1004/135
In mixed form: 759/135
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