Add 10/27 and 4/15
10/27 + 4/15 is 86/135.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135 - Add the two like fractions:
50/135 + 36/135 = 50 + 36/135 = 86/135 - So, 10/27 + 4/15 = 86/135
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