Add 7/27 and 49/5, Solve 7/27 + 9 4/5 as a fraction

Add 7/27 and 49/5

1^st number: 7/27, 2^nd number: 9 4/5

7/27 + 49/5 is 1358/135.

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,
49/5 = 49 × 27/5 × 27 = 1323/135
Add the two like fractions:
35/135 + 1323/135 = 35 + 1323/135 = 1358/135
So, 7/27 + 49/5 = 1358/135
In mixed form: 108/135

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