Add 27/15 and 15/7
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 2 1/7
27/15 + 15/7 is 138/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
27/15 = 27 × 7/15 × 7 = 189/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
15/7 = 15 × 15/7 × 15 = 225/105 - Add the two like fractions:
189/105 + 225/105 = 189 + 225/105 = 414/105 - 414/105 simplified gives 138/35
- So, 27/15 + 15/7 = 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35
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