Add 27/15 and 42/63
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 42/63
27/15 + 42/63 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
27/15 = 27 × 21/15 × 21 = 567/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315 - Add the two like fractions:
567/315 + 210/315 = 567 + 210/315 = 777/315 - 777/315 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 27/15 + 42/63 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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