Add 15/21 and 4/27
1521 + 427 is 163189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
1521 = 15 × 921 × 9 = 135189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
427 = 4 × 727 × 7 = 28189 - Add the two like fractions:
135189 + 28189 = 135 + 28189 = 163189 - So, 15/21 + 4/27 = 163/189
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