Add 42/27 and 9/6, Solve 1 15/27 + 1 3/6 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 9/6

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

42/27 + 9/6 is 55/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54
Add the two like fractions:
84/54 + 81/54 = 84 + 81/54 = 165/54
165/54 simplified gives 55/18
So, 42/27 + 9/6 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18

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