Add 15/27 and 4/5
15/27 + 4/5 is 61/45.
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,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
75/135 + 108/135 = 75 + 108/135 = 183/135 - 183/135 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 15/27 + 4/5 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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