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Add 8/5 and 42/27

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 15/27

8/5 + 42/27 is 142/45.

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,
    8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/135 + 210/135 = 216 + 210/135 = 426/135
  5. 426/135 simplified gives 142/45
  6. So, 8/5 + 42/27 = 142/45
    In mixed form: 37/45

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