Add 21/15 and 84/27
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 3 3/27
21/15 + 84/27 is 203/45.
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,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135 - Add the two like fractions:
189/135 + 420/135 = 189 + 420/135 = 609/135 - 609/135 simplified gives 203/45
- So, 21/15 + 84/27 = 203/45
In mixed form: 423/45
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