Add 28/15 and 24/27
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 24/27
28/15 + 24/27 is 124/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
28/15 = 28 × 9/15 × 9 = 252/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
252/135 + 120/135 = 252 + 120/135 = 372/135 - 372/135 simplified gives 124/45
- So, 28/15 + 24/27 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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