Add 42/5 and 7/27
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 7/27
42/5 + 7/27 is 1169/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/135 + 35/135 = 1134 + 35/135 = 1169/135 - So, 42/5 + 7/27 = 1169/135
In mixed form: 889/135
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