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Add 6/27 and 16/15

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

6/27 + 16/15 is 58/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    16/15 = 16 × 9/15 × 9 = 144/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/135 + 144/135 = 30 + 144/135 = 174/135
  5. 174/135 simplified gives 58/45
  6. So, 6/27 + 16/15 = 58/45
    In mixed form: 113/45

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