Add 27/15 and 2/35, Solve 1 12/15 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 2/35

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

27/15 + 2/35 is 13/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 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 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
Add the two like fractions:
189/105 + 6/105 = 189 + 6/105 = 195/105
195/105 simplified gives 13/7
So, 27/15 + 2/35 = 13/7
In mixed form: 16/7

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