Add 63/15 and 18/27, Solve 4 3/15 + 18/27 as a fraction

Add 63/15 and 18/27

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 18/27

63/15 + 18/27 is 73/15.

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,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135
Add the two like fractions:
567/135 + 90/135 = 567 + 90/135 = 657/135
657/135 simplified gives 73/15
So, 63/15 + 18/27 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15

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