Add 8/5 and 49/27
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 22/27
8/5 + 49/27 is 461/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135 - Add the two like fractions:
216/135 + 245/135 = 216 + 245/135 = 461/135 - So, 8/5 + 49/27 = 461/135
In mixed form: 356/135
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