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Add 63/5 and 84/27

1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 3 3/27

63/5 + 84/27 is 707/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/135 + 420/135 = 1701 + 420/135 = 2121/135
  5. 2121/135 simplified gives 707/45
  6. So, 63/5 + 84/27 = 707/45
    In mixed form: 1532/45

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