Add 18/15 and 1/27
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1/27
18/15 + 1/27 is 167/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
18/15 = 18 × 9/15 × 9 = 162/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Add the two like fractions:
162/135 + 5/135 = 162 + 5/135 = 167/135 - So, 18/15 + 1/27 = 167/135
In mixed form: 132/135
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