Add 42/27 and 42/15, Solve 1 15/27 + 2 12/15 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 42/15

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

42/27 + 42/15 is 196/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
42/15 = 42 × 9/15 × 9 = 378/135
Add the two like fractions:
210/135 + 378/135 = 210 + 378/135 = 588/135
588/135 simplified gives 196/45
So, 42/27 + 42/15 = 196/45
In mixed form: 416/45

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