Add 15/3 and 27/18, Solve 5 0/3 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 27/18

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

15/3 + 27/18 is 13/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
15/3 = 15 × 6/3 × 6 = 90/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
27/18 = 27 × 1/18 × 1 = 27/18
Add the two like fractions:
90/18 + 27/18 = 90 + 27/18 = 117/18
117/18 simplified gives 13/2
So, 15/3 + 27/18 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2

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