Add 2/15 and 60/27
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 6/27
2/15 + 60/27 is 106/45.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135 - Add the two like fractions:
18/135 + 300/135 = 18 + 300/135 = 318/135 - 318/135 simplified gives 106/45
- So, 2/15 + 60/27 = 106/45
In mixed form: 216/45
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