Add 21/15 and 7/27
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 7/27
21/15 + 7/27 is 224/135.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 9/15 × 9 = 189/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Add the two like fractions:
189/135 + 35/135 = 189 + 35/135 = 224/135 - So, 21/15 + 7/27 = 224/135
In mixed form: 189/135
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