Add 32/15 and 10/27
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 10/27
32/15 + 10/27 is 338/135.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 9/15 × 9 = 288/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Add the two like fractions:
288/135 + 50/135 = 288 + 50/135 = 338/135 - So, 32/15 + 10/27 = 338/135
In mixed form: 268/135
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