Add 7/27 and 21/15
1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 1 6/15
727 + 2115 is 224135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
727 = 7 × 527 × 5 = 35135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
2115 = 21 × 915 × 9 = 189135 - Add the two like fractions:
35135 + 189135 = 35 + 189135 = 224135 - So, 7/27 + 21/15 = 224/135
In mixed form: 189135
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