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Add 15/4 and 27/35

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 27/35

15/4 + 27/35 is 633/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    15/4 = 15 × 35/4 × 35 = 525/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/140 + 108/140 = 525 + 108/140 = 633/140
  5. So, 15/4 + 27/35 = 633/140
    In mixed form: 473/140

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