Add 36/27 and 2/15, Solve 1 9/27 + 2/15 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 2/15

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 2/15

36/27 + 2/15 is 22/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 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 15 × 9 = 135,
2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135
Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 18/135 = 180 + 18/135 = 198/135
198/135 simplified gives 22/15
So, 36/27 + 2/15 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15

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