Add 4/15 and 32/27
1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 5/27
4/15 + 32/27 is 196/135.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135 - Add the two like fractions:
36/135 + 160/135 = 36 + 160/135 = 196/135 - So, 4/15 + 32/27 = 196/135
In mixed form: 161/135
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