Add 48/27 and 12/5, Solve 1 21/27 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 12/5

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

48/27 + 12/5 is 188/45.

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,
48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
12/5 = 12 × 27/5 × 27 = 324/135
Add the two like fractions:
240/135 + 324/135 = 240 + 324/135 = 564/135
564/135 simplified gives 188/45
So, 48/27 + 12/5 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45

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