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Add 81/5 and 15/27

1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 15/27

81/5 + 15/27 is 754/45.

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,
    81/5 = 81 × 27/5 × 27 = 2187/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2187/135 + 75/135 = 2187 + 75/135 = 2262/135
  5. 2262/135 simplified gives 754/45
  6. So, 81/5 + 15/27 = 754/45
    In mixed form: 1634/45

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