Add 75/5 and 5/27, Solve 15 0/5 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 75/5 and 5/27

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 5/27

75/5 + 5/27 is 410/27.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
75/5 = 75 × 27/5 × 27 = 2025/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
Add the two like fractions:
2025/135 + 25/135 = 2025 + 25/135 = 2050/135
2050/135 simplified gives 410/27
So, 75/5 + 5/27 = 410/27
In mixed form: 155/27

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