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Add 27/4 and 15/36

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 15/36

27/4 + 15/36 is 43/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    27/4 = 27 × 9/4 × 9 = 243/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/36 + 15/36 = 243 + 15/36 = 258/36
  5. 258/36 simplified gives 43/6
  6. So, 27/4 + 15/36 = 43/6
    In mixed form: 71/6

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