Add 1/27 and 49/15
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 3 4/15
1/27 + 49/15 is 446/135.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
49/15 = 49 × 9/15 × 9 = 441/135 - Add the two like fractions:
5/135 + 441/135 = 5 + 441/135 = 446/135 - So, 1/27 + 49/15 = 446/135
In mixed form: 341/135
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