Add 15/7 and 5/27
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 5/27
15/7 + 5/27 is 440/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
15/7 = 15 × 27/7 × 27 = 405/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Add the two like fractions:
405/189 + 35/189 = 405 + 35/189 = 440/189 - So, 15/7 + 5/27 = 440/189
In mixed form: 262/189
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