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Add 27/21 and 7/15

1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 7/15

27/21 + 7/15 is 184/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    27/21 = 27 × 5/21 × 5 = 135/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    7/15 = 7 × 7/15 × 7 = 49/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/105 + 49/105 = 135 + 49/105 = 184/105
  5. So, 27/21 + 7/15 = 184/105
    In mixed form: 179/105

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