Add 42/15 and 16/27
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 16/27
42/15 + 16/27 is 458/135.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 9/15 × 9 = 378/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135 - Add the two like fractions:
378/135 + 80/135 = 378 + 80/135 = 458/135 - So, 42/15 + 16/27 = 458/135
In mixed form: 353/135
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