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Add 1/15 and 42/27

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27

1/15 + 42/27 is 73/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    1/15 = 1 × 9/15 × 9 = 9/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/135 + 210/135 = 9 + 210/135 = 219/135
  5. 219/135 simplified gives 73/45
  6. So, 1/15 + 42/27 = 73/45
    In mixed form: 128/45

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