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Add 36/27 and 4/15

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 4/15

36/27 + 4/15 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/135 + 36/135 = 180 + 36/135 = 216/135
  5. 216/135 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 36/27 + 4/15 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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