Add 48/5 and 7/27, Solve 9 3/5 + 7/27 as a fraction

Add 48/5 and 7/27

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 7/27

48/5 + 7/27 is 1331/135.

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,
48/5 = 48 × 27/5 × 27 = 1296/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135
Add the two like fractions:
1296/135 + 35/135 = 1296 + 35/135 = 1331/135
So, 48/5 + 7/27 = 1331/135
In mixed form: 9116/135

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