Add 27/15 and 6/35, Solve 1 12/15 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 6/35

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 6/35

27/15 + 6/35 is 69/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
27/15 = 27 × 7/15 × 7 = 189/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
6/35 = 6 × 3/35 × 3 = 18/105
Add the two like fractions:
189/105 + 18/105 = 189 + 18/105 = 207/105
207/105 simplified gives 69/35
So, 27/15 + 6/35 = 69/35
In mixed form: 134/35

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