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Add 27/15 and 36/45

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 36/45

27/15 + 36/45 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    27/15 = 27 × 3/15 × 3 = 81/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    36/45 = 36 × 1/45 × 1 = 36/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/45 + 36/45 = 81 + 36/45 = 117/45
  5. 117/45 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 27/15 + 36/45 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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