Add 15/27 and 28/7
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 4 0/7
15/27 + 28/7 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
28/7 = 28 × 27/7 × 27 = 756/189 - Add the two like fractions:
105/189 + 756/189 = 105 + 756/189 = 861/189 - 861/189 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 15/27 + 28/7 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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