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Add 9/15 and 48/27

1st number: 9/15, 2nd number: 1 21/27

9/15 + 48/27 is 107/45.

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,
    9/15 = 9 × 9/15 × 9 = 81/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/135 + 240/135 = 81 + 240/135 = 321/135
  5. 321/135 simplified gives 107/45
  6. So, 9/15 + 48/27 = 107/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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