Add 36/15 and 42/27
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27
36/15 + 42/27 is 178/45.
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,
36/15 = 36 × 9/15 × 9 = 324/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
324/135 + 210/135 = 324 + 210/135 = 534/135 - 534/135 simplified gives 178/45
- So, 36/15 + 42/27 = 178/45
In mixed form: 343/45
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