Add 27/35 and 15/9, Solve 27/35 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 27/35 and 15/9

1^st number: 27/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

27/35 + 15/9 is 256/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
27/35 = 27 × 9/35 × 9 = 243/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
15/9 = 15 × 35/9 × 35 = 525/315
Add the two like fractions:
243/315 + 525/315 = 243 + 525/315 = 768/315
768/315 simplified gives 256/105
So, 27/35 + 15/9 = 256/105
In mixed form: 246/105

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