Add 27/15 and 3/40, Solve 1 12/15 + 3/40 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 3/40

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 3/40

27/15 + 3/40 is 15/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
27/15 = 27 × 8/15 × 8 = 216/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 9/120 = 216 + 9/120 = 225/120
225/120 simplified gives 15/8
So, 27/15 + 3/40 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8

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