Add 5/49 and 8/27
5/49 + 8/27 is 527/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
5/49 = 5 × 27/49 × 27 = 135/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
8/27 = 8 × 49/27 × 49 = 392/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1323 + 392/1323 = 135 + 392/1323 = 527/1323 - So, 5/49 + 8/27 = 527/1323
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