Add 96/27 and 6/15
1st number: 3 15/27, 2nd number: 6/15
96/27 + 6/15 is 178/45.
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,
96/27 = 96 × 5/27 × 5 = 480/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
6/15 = 6 × 9/15 × 9 = 54/135 - Add the two like fractions:
480/135 + 54/135 = 480 + 54/135 = 534/135 - 534/135 simplified gives 178/45
- So, 96/27 + 6/15 = 178/45
In mixed form: 343/45
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