Add 15/6 and 3/27
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 3/27
156 + 327 is 4718.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
156 = 15 × 96 × 9 = 13554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
327 = 3 × 227 × 2 = 654 - Add the two like fractions:
13554 + 654 = 135 + 654 = 14154 - 141/54 simplified gives 4718
- So, 15/6 + 3/27 = 47/18
In mixed form: 21118
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