Add 2/15 and 42/27
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27
2/15 + 42/27 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
18/135 + 210/135 = 18 + 210/135 = 228/135 - 228/135 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 2/15 + 42/27 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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