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Add 5/3 and 8/27

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 8/27

5/3 + 8/27 is 53/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
    5/3 = 5 × 9/3 × 9 = 45/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    8/27 = 8 × 1/27 × 1 = 8/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/27 + 8/27 = 45 + 8/27 = 53/27
  5. So, 5/3 + 8/27 = 53/27
    In mixed form: 126/27

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