Add 84/5 and 63/27
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 2 9/27
84/5 + 63/27 is 287/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/5 = 84 × 27/5 × 27 = 2268/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/135 + 315/135 = 2268 + 315/135 = 2583/135 - 2583/135 simplified gives 287/15
- So, 84/5 + 63/27 = 287/15
In mixed form: 192/15
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