Add 84/15 and 6/27
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 6/27
84/15 + 6/27 is 262/45.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
756/135 + 30/135 = 756 + 30/135 = 786/135 - 786/135 simplified gives 262/45
- So, 84/15 + 6/27 = 262/45
In mixed form: 537/45
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