Add 15/27 and 90/32, Solve 15/27 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 90/32

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

15/27 + 90/32 is 485/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
90/32 = 90 × 27/32 × 27 = 2430/864
Add the two like fractions:
480/864 + 2430/864 = 480 + 2430/864 = 2910/864
2910/864 simplified gives 485/144
So, 15/27 + 90/32 = 485/144
In mixed form: 353/144

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