Add 14/15 and 27/36
14/15 + 27/36 is 101/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
14/15 = 14 × 12/15 × 12 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 135/180 = 168 + 135/180 = 303/180 - 303/180 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 14/15 + 27/36 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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