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Add 27/4 and 48/15

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

27/4 + 48/15 is 199/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    48/15 = 48 × 4/15 × 4 = 192/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/60 + 192/60 = 405 + 192/60 = 597/60
  5. 597/60 simplified gives 199/20
  6. So, 27/4 + 48/15 = 199/20
    In mixed form: 919/20

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