Add 15/27 and 4/25
15/27 + 4/25 is 161/225.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 27/25 × 27 = 108/675 - Add the two like fractions:
375/675 + 108/675 = 375 + 108/675 = 483/675 - 483/675 simplified gives 161/225
- So, 15/27 + 4/25 = 161/225
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