Add 84/15 and 3/27
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 3/27
84/15 + 3/27 is 257/45.
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,
84/15 = 84 × 9/15 × 9 = 756/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Add the two like fractions:
756/135 + 15/135 = 756 + 15/135 = 771/135 - 771/135 simplified gives 257/45
- So, 84/15 + 3/27 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45
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