Add 5/27 and 9/7
1st number: 5/27, 2nd number: 1 2/7
5/27 + 9/7 is 278/189.
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,
9/7 = 9 × 27/7 × 27 = 243/189 - Add the two like fractions:
35/189 + 243/189 = 35 + 243/189 = 278/189 - So, 5/27 + 9/7 = 278/189
In mixed form: 189/189
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