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Add 27/18 and 25/15

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 1 10/15

27/18 + 25/15 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    25/15 = 25 × 6/15 × 6 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/90 + 150/90 = 135 + 150/90 = 285/90
  5. 285/90 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 27/18 + 25/15 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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