Add 4/27 and 18/15
1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 1 3/15
4/27 + 18/15 is 182/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
18/15 = 18 × 9/15 × 9 = 162/135 - Add the two like fractions:
20/135 + 162/135 = 20 + 162/135 = 182/135 - So, 4/27 + 18/15 = 182/135
In mixed form: 147/135
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