Add 27/4 and 15/9
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 1 6/9
27/4 + 15/9 is 101/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
27/4 = 27 × 9/4 × 9 = 243/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36 - Add the two like fractions:
243/36 + 60/36 = 243 + 60/36 = 303/36 - 303/36 simplified gives 101/12
- So, 27/4 + 15/9 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12
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