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Add 84/5 and 6/27

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 6/27

84/5 + 6/27 is 766/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    84/5 = 84 × 27/5 × 27 = 2268/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/135 + 30/135 = 2268 + 30/135 = 2298/135
  5. 2298/135 simplified gives 766/45
  6. So, 84/5 + 6/27 = 766/45
    In mixed form: 171/45

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