Add 15/36 and 35/27, Solve 15/36 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 15/36 and 35/27

1^st number: 15/36, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

15/36 + 35/27 is 185/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108
Add the two like fractions:
45/108 + 140/108 = 45 + 140/108 = 185/108
So, 15/36 + 35/27 = 185/108
In mixed form: 177/108

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