Add 15/4 and 3/27, Solve 3 3/4 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 3/27

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

15/4 + 3/27 is 139/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
15/4 = 15 × 27/4 × 27 = 405/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
Add the two like fractions:
405/108 + 12/108 = 405 + 12/108 = 417/108
417/108 simplified gives 139/36
So, 15/4 + 3/27 = 139/36
In mixed form: 331/36

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