Add 27/15 and 36/12
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 3 0/12
27/15 + 36/12 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 180/60 = 108 + 180/60 = 288/60 - 288/60 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 27/15 + 36/12 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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