Add 27/15 and 4/8
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 4/8
27/15 + 4/8 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 60/120 = 216 + 60/120 = 276/120 - 276/120 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 27/15 + 4/8 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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