Add 36/27 and 15/5
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 3 0/5
36/27 + 15/5 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
15/5 = 15 × 27/5 × 27 = 405/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 405/135 = 180 + 405/135 = 585/135 - 585/135 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 36/27 + 15/5 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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