Add 28/15 and 5/27
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 5/27
28/15 + 5/27 is 277/135.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Add the two like fractions:
252/135 + 25/135 = 252 + 25/135 = 277/135 - So, 28/15 + 5/27 = 277/135
In mixed form: 27/135
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