Add 84/27 and 4/5, Solve 3 3/27 + 4/5 as a fraction

Add 84/27 and 4/5

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

84/27 + 4/5 is 176/45.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135
Add the two like fractions:
420/135 + 108/135 = 420 + 108/135 = 528/135
528/135 simplified gives 176/45
So, 84/27 + 4/5 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45

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