Add 27/15 and 35/60
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 35/60
27/15 + 35/60 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 35/60 = 108 + 35/60 = 143/60 - So, 27/15 + 35/60 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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