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Add 36/27 and 8/5

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

36/27 + 8/5 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/135 + 216/135 = 180 + 216/135 = 396/135
  5. 396/135 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 36/27 + 8/5 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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