Add 49/27 and 7/5
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 1 2/5
49/27 + 7/5 is 434/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
7/5 = 7 × 27/5 × 27 = 189/135 - Add the two like fractions:
245/135 + 189/135 = 245 + 189/135 = 434/135 - So, 49/27 + 7/5 = 434/135
In mixed form: 329/135
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