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Add 63/5 and 15/27

1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 15/27

63/5 + 15/27 is 592/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/135 + 75/135 = 1701 + 75/135 = 1776/135
  5. 1776/135 simplified gives 592/45
  6. So, 63/5 + 15/27 = 592/45
    In mixed form: 137/45

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