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Add 84/15 and 18/27

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 18/27

84/15 + 18/27 is 94/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    84/15 = 84 × 9/15 × 9 = 756/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/135 + 90/135 = 756 + 90/135 = 846/135
  5. 846/135 simplified gives 94/15
  6. So, 84/15 + 18/27 = 94/15
    In mixed form: 64/15

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