Add 27/36 and 1/15
27/36 + 1/15 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 12/180 = 135 + 12/180 = 147/180 - 147/180 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 27/36 + 1/15 = 49/60
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