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Add 42/15 and 9/27

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9/27

42/15 + 9/27 is 47/15.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 9/15 × 9 = 378/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/135 + 45/135 = 378 + 45/135 = 423/135
  5. 423/135 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 42/15 + 9/27 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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