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Add 27/2 and 15/27

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 15/27

27/2 + 15/27 is 253/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    27/2 = 27 × 27/2 × 27 = 729/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/54 + 30/54 = 729 + 30/54 = 759/54
  5. 759/54 simplified gives 253/18
  6. So, 27/2 + 15/27 = 253/18
    In mixed form: 141/18

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