Add 42/27 and 14/5
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2 4/5
42/27 + 14/5 is 196/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Add the two like fractions:
210/135 + 378/135 = 210 + 378/135 = 588/135 - 588/135 simplified gives 196/45
- So, 42/27 + 14/5 = 196/45
In mixed form: 416/45
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