Add 27/15 and 42/36
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 1 6/36
27/15 + 42/36 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
27/15 = 27 × 12/15 × 12 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 210/180 = 324 + 210/180 = 534/180 - 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 27/15 + 42/36 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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