Add 35/15 and 10/27
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 10/27
35/15 + 10/27 is 73/27.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 9/15 × 9 = 315/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Add the two like fractions:
315/135 + 50/135 = 315 + 50/135 = 365/135 - 365/135 simplified gives 73/27
- So, 35/15 + 10/27 = 73/27
In mixed form: 219/27
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