Add 36/27 and 18/5, Solve 1 9/27 + 3 3/5 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 18/5

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

36/27 + 18/5 is 74/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
18/5 = 18 × 27/5 × 27 = 486/135
Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 486/135 = 180 + 486/135 = 666/135
666/135 simplified gives 74/15
So, 36/27 + 18/5 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15

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