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Add 84/27 and 24/5

1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 4 4/5

84/27 + 24/5 is 356/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    24/5 = 24 × 27/5 × 27 = 648/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/135 + 648/135 = 420 + 648/135 = 1068/135
  5. 1068/135 simplified gives 356/45
  6. So, 84/27 + 24/5 = 356/45
    In mixed form: 741/45

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