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Add 5/27 and 60/5

1st number: 5/27, 2nd number: 12 0/5

5/27 + 60/5 is 329/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    60/5 = 60 × 27/5 × 27 = 1620/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/135 + 1620/135 = 25 + 1620/135 = 1645/135
  5. 1645/135 simplified gives 329/27
  6. So, 5/27 + 60/5 = 329/27
    In mixed form: 125/27

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