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Add 42/27 and 28/5

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5 3/5

42/27 + 28/5 is 322/45.

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,
    42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    28/5 = 28 × 27/5 × 27 = 756/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/135 + 756/135 = 210 + 756/135 = 966/135
  5. 966/135 simplified gives 322/45
  6. So, 42/27 + 28/5 = 322/45
    In mixed form: 77/45

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