Add 84/25 and 5/27
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 5/27
84/25 + 5/27 is 2393/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
84/25 = 84 × 27/25 × 27 = 2268/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/675 + 125/675 = 2268 + 125/675 = 2393/675 - So, 84/25 + 5/27 = 2393/675
In mixed form: 3368/675
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