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Add 5/7 and 8/27

5/7 + 8/27 is 191/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/189 + 56/189 = 135 + 56/189 = 191/189
  5. So, 5/7 + 8/27 = 191/189
    In mixed form: 12/189

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