Add 15/27 and 20/5
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 4 0/5
15/27 + 20/5 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135 - Add the two like fractions:
75/135 + 540/135 = 75 + 540/135 = 615/135 - 615/135 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 15/27 + 20/5 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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