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Add 49/5 and 12/27

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 12/27

49/5 + 12/27 is 461/45.

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,
    49/5 = 49 × 27/5 × 27 = 1323/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/135 + 60/135 = 1323 + 60/135 = 1383/135
  5. 1383/135 simplified gives 461/45
  6. So, 49/5 + 12/27 = 461/45
    In mixed form: 1011/45

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