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Add 27/15 and 3/35

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

27/15 + 3/35 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    27/15 = 27 × 7/15 × 7 = 189/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/105 + 9/105 = 189 + 9/105 = 198/105
  5. 198/105 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 27/15 + 3/35 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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