Add 15/3 and 27/6
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4 3/6
15/3 + 27/6 is 19/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
27/6 = 27 × 1/6 × 1 = 27/6 - Add the two like fractions:
30/6 + 27/6 = 30 + 27/6 = 57/6 - 57/6 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 15/3 + 27/6 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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