Add 84/27 and 10/15
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 10/15
84/27 + 10/15 is 34/9.
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,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
420/135 + 90/135 = 420 + 90/135 = 510/135 - 510/135 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 84/27 + 10/15 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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