Add 7/15 and 42/27, Solve 7/15 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 7/15 and 42/27

1^st number: 7/15, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

7/15 + 42/27 is 91/45.

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,
7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
Add the two like fractions:
63/135 + 210/135 = 63 + 210/135 = 273/135
273/135 simplified gives 91/45
So, 7/15 + 42/27 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45

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