Add 15/6 and 20/27
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 20/27
15/6 + 20/27 is 175/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
15/6 = 15 × 9/6 × 9 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
135/54 + 40/54 = 135 + 40/54 = 175/54 - So, 15/6 + 20/27 = 175/54
In mixed form: 313/54
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