Add 8/5 and 24/27, Solve 1 3/5 + 24/27 as a fraction

Add 8/5 and 24/27

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 24/27

8/5 + 24/27 is 112/45.

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,
8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135
Add the two like fractions:
216/135 + 120/135 = 216 + 120/135 = 336/135
336/135 simplified gives 112/45
So, 8/5 + 24/27 = 112/45
In mixed form: 222/45

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