Add 10/15 and 28/27, Solve 10/15 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 10/15 and 28/27

1^st number: 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

10/15 + 28/27 is 46/27.

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,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135
Add the two like fractions:
90/135 + 140/135 = 90 + 140/135 = 230/135
230/135 simplified gives 46/27
So, 10/15 + 28/27 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27

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