Add 7/27 and 4/5
7/27 + 4/5 is 143/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
35/135 + 108/135 = 35 + 108/135 = 143/135 - So, 7/27 + 4/5 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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