Add 81/5 and 5/27, Solve 16 1/5 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 81/5 and 5/27

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

81/5 + 5/27 is 2212/135.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
Add the two like fractions:
2187/135 + 25/135 = 2187 + 25/135 = 2212/135
So, 81/5 + 5/27 = 2212/135
In mixed form: 1652/135

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