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Add 35/15 and 6/27

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 6/27

35/15 + 6/27 is 23/9.

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,
    35/15 = 35 × 9/15 × 9 = 315/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/135 + 30/135 = 315 + 30/135 = 345/135
  5. 345/135 simplified gives 23/9
  6. So, 35/15 + 6/27 = 23/9
    In mixed form: 25/9

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