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Add 63/15 and 10/27

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 10/27

63/15 + 10/27 is 617/135.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    63/15 = 63 × 9/15 × 9 = 567/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/135 + 50/135 = 567 + 50/135 = 617/135
  5. So, 63/15 + 10/27 = 617/135
    In mixed form: 477/135

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