Add 42/15 and 3/27
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 3/27
42/15 + 3/27 is 131/45.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Add the two like fractions:
378/135 + 15/135 = 378 + 15/135 = 393/135 - 393/135 simplified gives 131/45
- So, 42/15 + 3/27 = 131/45
In mixed form: 241/45
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