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Add 21/15 and 60/27

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 2 6/27

21/15 + 60/27 is 163/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    21/15 = 21 × 9/15 × 9 = 189/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/135 + 300/135 = 189 + 300/135 = 489/135
  5. 489/135 simplified gives 163/45
  6. So, 21/15 + 60/27 = 163/45
    In mixed form: 328/45

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