Add 27/15 and 27/48, Solve 1 12/15 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 27/48

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 27/48

27/15 + 27/48 is 189/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
Add the two like fractions:
432/240 + 135/240 = 432 + 135/240 = 567/240
567/240 simplified gives 189/80
So, 27/15 + 27/48 = 189/80
In mixed form: 229/80

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