Add 81/5 and 35/27
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 1 8/27
81/5 + 35/27 is 2362/135.
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,
81/5 = 81 × 27/5 × 27 = 2187/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/135 + 175/135 = 2187 + 175/135 = 2362/135 - So, 81/5 + 35/27 = 2362/135
In mixed form: 1767/135
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