Add 63/15 and 50/27
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1 23/27
63/15 + 50/27 is 817/135.
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,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135 - Add the two like fractions:
567/135 + 250/135 = 567 + 250/135 = 817/135 - So, 63/15 + 50/27 = 817/135
In mixed form: 67/135
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