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Add 28/15 and 12/27

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 12/27

28/15 + 12/27 is 104/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    28/15 = 28 × 9/15 × 9 = 252/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/135 + 60/135 = 252 + 60/135 = 312/135
  5. 312/135 simplified gives 104/45
  6. So, 28/15 + 12/27 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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