Add 6/10 and 27/15, Solve 6/10 + 1 12/15 as a fraction

Add 6/10 and 27/15

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

6/10 + 27/15 is 12/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
27/15 = 27 × 2/15 × 2 = 54/30
Add the two like fractions:
18/30 + 54/30 = 18 + 54/30 = 72/30
72/30 simplified gives 12/5
So, 6/10 + 27/15 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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