Add 3/15 and 50/27
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 23/27
3/15 + 50/27 is 277/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135 - Add the two like fractions:
27/135 + 250/135 = 27 + 250/135 = 277/135 - So, 3/15 + 50/27 = 277/135
In mixed form: 27/135
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/15+50/27 3/30+50/27 3/15+50/54 9/15+50/27 3/45+50/27 3/15+50/81 3/75+50/27 21/15+50/27