Add 15/12 and 6/27, Solve 1 3/12 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 6/27

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/27

15/12 + 6/27 is 53/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
15/12 = 15 × 9/12 × 9 = 135/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
Add the two like fractions:
135/108 + 24/108 = 135 + 24/108 = 159/108
159/108 simplified gives 53/36
So, 15/12 + 6/27 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36

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