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Add 36/15 and 6/27

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

36/15 + 6/27 is 118/45.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 9/15 × 9 = 324/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/135 + 30/135 = 324 + 30/135 = 354/135
  5. 354/135 simplified gives 118/45
  6. So, 36/15 + 6/27 = 118/45
    In mixed form: 228/45

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