Add 27/42 and 8/15
27/42 + 8/15 is 247/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 112/210 = 135 + 112/210 = 247/210 - So, 27/42 + 8/15 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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