Add 15/27 and 2/25
15/27 + 2/25 is 143/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
2/25 = 2 × 27/25 × 27 = 54/675 - Add the two like fractions:
375/675 + 54/675 = 375 + 54/675 = 429/675 - 429/675 simplified gives 143/225
- So, 15/27 + 2/25 = 143/225
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