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Add 42/5 and 15/27

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 15/27

42/5 + 15/27 is 403/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/135 + 75/135 = 1134 + 75/135 = 1209/135
  5. 1209/135 simplified gives 403/45
  6. So, 42/5 + 15/27 = 403/45
    In mixed form: 843/45

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