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Add 4/15 and 35/27

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 8/27

4/15 + 35/27 is 211/135.

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,
    4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/135 + 175/135 = 36 + 175/135 = 211/135
  5. So, 4/15 + 35/27 = 211/135
    In mixed form: 176/135

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