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Add 4/7 and 5/27

4/7 + 5/27 is 143/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    4/7 = 4 × 27/7 × 27 = 108/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/189 + 35/189 = 108 + 35/189 = 143/189
  5. So, 4/7 + 5/27 = 143/189

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