Add 63/15 and 12/27
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 12/27
63/15 + 12/27 is 209/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
63/15 = 63 × 9/15 × 9 = 567/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
567/135 + 60/135 = 567 + 60/135 = 627/135 - 627/135 simplified gives 209/45
- So, 63/15 + 12/27 = 209/45
In mixed form: 429/45
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