Add 27/15 and 42/18
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 2 6/18
27/15 + 42/18 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
27/15 = 27 × 6/15 × 6 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 210/90 = 162 + 210/90 = 372/90 - 372/90 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 27/15 + 42/18 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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