Add 27/36 and 5/15
27/36 + 5/15 is 13/12.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 12/15 × 12 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 60/180 = 135 + 60/180 = 195/180 - 195/180 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 27/36 + 5/15 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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