Add 5/27 and 1/7
5/27 + 1/7 is 62/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
1/7 = 1 × 27/7 × 27 = 27/189 - Add the two like fractions:
35/189 + 27/189 = 35 + 27/189 = 62/189 - So, 5/27 + 1/7 = 62/189
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