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Add 27/15 and 5/21

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 5/21

27/15 + 5/21 is 214/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    27/15 = 27 × 7/15 × 7 = 189/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    5/21 = 5 × 5/21 × 5 = 25/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/105 + 25/105 = 189 + 25/105 = 214/105
  5. So, 27/15 + 5/21 = 214/105
    In mixed form: 24/105

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