Add 27/15 and 6/4, Solve 1 12/15 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 6/4

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

27/15 + 6/4 is 33/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 90/60 = 108 + 90/60 = 198/60
198/60 simplified gives 33/10
So, 27/15 + 6/4 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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