Add 25/15 and 42/27
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27
25/15 + 42/27 is 29/9.
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,
25/15 = 25 × 9/15 × 9 = 225/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 210/135 = 225 + 210/135 = 435/135 - 435/135 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 25/15 + 42/27 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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