Add 6/2 and 15/27, Solve 3 0/2 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 15/27

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/27

6/2 + 15/27 is 32/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
Add the two like fractions:
162/54 + 30/54 = 162 + 30/54 = 192/54
192/54 simplified gives 32/9
So, 6/2 + 15/27 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9

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