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Add 15/35 and 28/27

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 1/27

15/35 + 28/27 is 277/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    15/35 = 15 × 27/35 × 27 = 405/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    28/27 = 28 × 35/27 × 35 = 980/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/945 + 980/945 = 405 + 980/945 = 1385/945
  5. 1385/945 simplified gives 277/189
  6. So, 15/35 + 28/27 = 277/189
    In mixed form: 188/189

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