Add 27/12 and 15/35, Solve 2 3/12 + 15/35 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 15/35

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 15/35

27/12 + 15/35 is 75/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
27/12 = 27 × 35/12 × 35 = 945/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420
Add the two like fractions:
945/420 + 180/420 = 945 + 180/420 = 1125/420
1125/420 simplified gives 75/28
So, 27/12 + 15/35 = 75/28
In mixed form: 219/28

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