87/5 plus 55/3

87/5 + 55/3
=
536 15
Mixed Number: 35 11/15
Decimal: 35.733333
Percentage: 3573.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 3) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    87/5 = 261/15    55/3 = 275/15
  3. 3
    Add numerators
    261 + 275 = 536/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    536/15 = 536/15

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of both denominators, convert each fraction, then add the numerators. Finally, simplify the result by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD.

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